West Plains Solar I
7345 County Road 1770, West Plains, MO 65775Plant Summary Information
West Plains Solar I is ranked #7 out of 30 solar farms in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
West Plains Solar I generated 3.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | West Plains Solar I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
| Location | Howell County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2022 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 56.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,511 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,483 out of 6,191 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 120 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 30 Missouri Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Evergy, Inc. (2021 to 2022) Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (2023 to 2024) |
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West Plains Solar I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | West Plains Solar I (64982) |
| Plant Address | 7345 County Road 1770, West Plains, MO 65775 |
| Utility | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.78534, -91.8674 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2022 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WPS1 Details Operating March 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
West Plains Solar I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Nixa Solar, LLC | Nixa, MO | 15.1 GWh | 83.2 mi |
| Norfork | Salesville, AR | 187.6 GWh | 42.4 mi |
| North Arkansas Electric Cooperative | Salem, AR | 2.2 GWh | 27.3 mi |
| Ozark Beach | Forsyth, MO | 53.2 GWh | 70.1 mi |
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| White River Lock and Dam 2 | Locust Grove, AR | 12.9 GWh | 72.2 mi |
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