Solar Energy Data for Kansas
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 3 cities in Kansas. The state averages 4.35 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
Kansas near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of Kansas, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
Kansas Overview
- Cities with data
- 3
- Avg. GHI
- 4.35 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Wichita (4.57 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in Kansas — Ranked by Solar Potential
3 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wichita (pop. 389,938) | 4.57 | 5.3 | 7,782 kWh | $988 | 10.6 yrs |
| #2 | Kansas City (pop. 153,303) | 4.24 | 5.0 | 7,256 kWh | $922 | 11.4 yrs |
| #3 | Overland Park (pop. 197,238) | 4.25 | 5.0 | 7,242 kWh | $920 | 11.4 yrs |
Analyze any Kansas location
These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in Kansas, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.