BPU Community Solar Farm

Make a powerful choice for a sustainable future. The BPU Community Solar Farm brings the benefits of solar energy to everyone—no installations, no maintenance, just clean energy.

Why Choose Community Solar?

• Hassle-Free: No equipment, no maintenance—just clean energy.
• Affordable: A one-time $400 panel lease can pay for itself in 12 years.
• Inclusive: Open to homeowners, renters, and businesses.
• Eco-Friendly: Reduce your carbon footprint and support a greener community.

How It Works

• 1. Lease Solar Panels
  • Residential: Lease 1–10 panels
  • Commercial: Lease unlimited number of panels
  • Cost: ~$330 per panel, active until 2042
• 2. Earn Monthly Credits
  • Receive approximately $3.20 per month in bill credits per panel (40 kWh).
  • Save about $38.40 annually per panel.
• 3. Make an Impact
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 12 tons per panel.
  • Equivalent to planting 278 trees or recycling 37 tons of waste.

What You Get

• Clean Energy: A greener energy source without owning or maintaining equipment.
• Bill Savings: Monthly credits that reduce your energy bill.
• Sustainable Community: Contribute to Wyandotte County’s renewable energy future.

FAQs

About the Solar Farm

• Location: Near BPU’s Nearman Power Plant in Kansas City, Kansas.
• Size: 3,780 solar panels generating 1,000 kW of power.
• History: Operational since September 2017, it’s the first municipal utility solar farm in Kansas.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be part of Wyandotte County’s sustainable energy future—join the BPU Community Solar Farm today!