Evergy plans to add 10 megawatts of solar energy to its Hawthorn Plant in Northeast Kansas City, the utilities company announced Wednesday. The decision still needs regulatory approval, but could be operational by the Fall of this year. Evergy plans to install at least 22,000 solar panels for the addition. Half of the 10 megawatts would be for participants in Evergy’s Solar Subscription Program, which now has 1,200 participants. The other five would serve all the company’s customers.
Evergy Senior Vice President, Chuck Caisley, says the Hawthorn Power Plant is in a prime location to showcase Kansas City’s commitment to renewable energy and forward thinking. The addition of more solar energy is part of Evergy’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2045.
