Private Energy Generation and Storage
Creating your own system and connecting to the energy grid
Private Generation Projects
Customers who produce their own energy from renewable sources can earn a credit on bills.
Individuals, small businesses, large companies, and municipalities can all choose to build and operate privately owned energy systems that connect to our Evergy grid. Examples include:
- Solar panels on your home or office
- A warehouse with a solar array on its property
- A farm that installs a wind turbine
- An electric charging facility for a city’s school bus fleet
All of these are examples of “Distributed Energy Resources,” or DERs for short: non-utility energy systems or appliances that interact and connect to the energy grid. Here are the most common types of private systems. More information on large, commercial and municipal systems, please select "business" at the top of this page.
Small private systems
Rooftop solar and battery systems are the most familiar examples of home energy systems, intended to provide energy for your own use.
When paired with a special “net meter,” you can also export any excess generated power back to the energy grid for a credit on your bill.
Please see the Resources section below for helpful information and application guidelines
Larger private systems
If you want to build a system that exceeds the size limits of net metering, then “parallel generation” may be an option.
All energy not consumed on site is exported to the grid and you are compensated for your excess generation.
Energy you use is billed at your normal plan rate. Please see the Resources section for information and application details.
Getting started on your private-generation project
- Get several quotes from reputable contractors* in your area
- Submit an application online (we’ll then review for approval)
- After approval, install your system within 12 months
- After installation, request an inspection through the application portal
- Stay with the default rate plan or choose from optional time-based plans
*Please note that Evergy is NOT affiliated with any door-to-door solar salespersons or companies.
Resources
For residential customers installing their own solar system, use one of these downloadable diagrams to document your equipment (needed for your application submission). If you are working with a contractor, the contractor will complete this step.
Questions? Reach out to our team by email or by phone (816-242-5971).
If you’re a municipality, or you plan to operate your project as a business, please select "Business" at the top of this page for more information, application details and contact information.
