The study recommends a phased approach in order to expedite construction of solar facilities and for those facilities to begin providing energy more quickly. A solar array of this size would be one of the largest solar arrays in the United States. This project could produce up to 500 MW of electricity, enough to power the equivalent of up to 70,000 average size homes. The feasibility study determined more than 3,100 acres of vacant land at Kansas City International Airport are suitable for a solar panel installation. In 2022, City Manager Platt directed the Kansas City Aviation Department to commission a feasibility study in that will help determine the potential size of a solar energy project on undeveloped land at Kansas City International Airport. The Phase Two development proposal envisions generation of nearly 246MW on approximately 1,800 acres of land at Kansas City International Airport.
Herzog, a local rail and construction solutions company.Savion, a local solar and battery storage developer.Evergy, a local utility provider and if approved, would operate the array.The Consortium is made up of four local companies. The 816 Consortium was one of five submissions and three finalists from the request for proposals. On AugMayor Quinton Lucas and City Manager Brian Platt announced after months of consideration and review, the Solar Array Selection Committee recommends City Manager Platt should enter negotiations with the 816 Consortium for Phase One of the array.
At the direction of City Manager Brian Platt, the City is moving closer to finalizing plans for Phase One of the Solar Array at Kansas City International Airport.
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