Independence Solar Farm
24451 E Bundschu Rd, Independence, MO 64056Plant Summary Information
Independence Solar Farm is ranked #18 out of 34 solar farms in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Independence Solar Farm generated 859.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Independence Solar Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MC Power Companies Inc |
| Location | Jackson County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,360 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,441 out of 6,463 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #79 out of 125 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 34 Missouri Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Independence Solar Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Independence Solar Farm
Independence Solar Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Independence Solar Farm (61092) |
| Plant Address | 24451 E Bundschu Rd, Independence, MO 64056 |
| Utility | MC Power Companies Inc (58822) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.11714, -94.28816 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF17-474-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Independence - (MO) (9231) MO |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator IPL1 Details Operating March 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Independence Solar Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner Capital | 4803 S National Ste 300, Springfield, MO 65810 | 100.00% |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Independence Solar Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPU Solar Farm | Kansas City, KS | 1.8 GWh | 22.2 mi |
| Dogwood Energy Facility | Pleasant Hill, MO | 2.0 TWh | 22.4 mi |
| Gardner Energy Center | Gardner, KS | 346.0 MWh | 37.9 mi |
| Grand Ave Plant | Kansas City, MO | 40.8 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| Greenwood (MO) | Greenwood, MO | 51.1 GWh | 17.7 mi |
| Hawthorn | Kansas City, MO | 3.0 TWh | 10.2 mi |
| Hawthorn Solar I | Kansas City, MO | 10.5 GWh | 10.7 mi |
| Higginsville | Higginsville, MO | 6.4 GWh | 30.9 mi |
| Higginsville Solar Farm | Higginsville, MO | 4.4 GWh | 31.1 mi |
| Holden | Holden, MO | 282.4 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Iatan | Weston, MO | 5.7 TWh | 43.5 mi |
| Independence II Solar Farm | Independence, MO | 14.0 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Jackson Square | Independence, MO | 699.0 MWh | 6.8 mi |
| Nearman Creek | Kansas, KS | 1.4 TWh | 22.2 mi |
| Northeast (MO) | Kansas City, MO | 27.2 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Quindaro | Kansas, KS | 10.4 GWh | 18.9 mi |
| Ralph Green | Pleasant Hill, MO | 49.9 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| South Harper | Kansas City, MO | 284.5 GWh | 31.9 mi |
| Station H | Independence, MO | 15.1 GWh | 5 mi |
| Station I | Independence, MO | 3.2 GWh | 7 mi |