Pace Solar Initiative
KPP Energy has been awarded funding from the Rural Utilities Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the PACE (Powering Affordable Clean Energy) program for the development of 18 MW of solar arrays in seven rural communities across the State of Kansas. These communities include Clay Center, Ellinwood, Greensburg, Hillsboro, Marion, Wellington, and Winfield. This significant $48 million initiative aims to generate sufficient electricity to meet the needs of approximately 4,000 homes and businesses throughout all 24 member cities of KPP Energy in addition to increasing renewable energy resources within the KPP Energy portfolio.
Kingman Transmission Project
The Kingman Transmission Project, energized in 2022, was the culmination of 12 years of hard work and legal interventions. The new transmission line and 115 kV substation allow the member City of Kingman to import its full load for the first time in the city’s history.
Solomon Energy Storage Center
In 2022, KPP brought a new battery storage facility into service. Located in the member City of Minneapolis, the battery facility can store 4.7 MWh and discharge up to 1 MW per hour of energy. Solomon is the first battery storage project to be offered in the Southwest Power Pool Integrated Market.