West Plains Solar I
West Plains Solar I is a 8 MW solar farm in Howell County, Missouri, operated by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2022.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 8 MW
- 8 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2022
- EIA plant ID
- 64982
Where it is
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- County
- Howell County, Missouri
- Coordinates
- 36.7853, -91.8674
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Evergy Kansas Central, Inc
- Primary energy source
- Solar
- Technologies
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
West Plains Solar I: FAQ
- Where is West Plains Solar I?
- In Howell County, Missouri (MO). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is West Plains Solar I?
- 8 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns West Plains Solar I?
- EIA-860M names Evergy Kansas Central, Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as West Plains Solar I LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Kansas Central, Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "West Plains Solar I LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is West Plains Solar I still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.