Solar Panels Taking Over Northwest Missouri

This article is almost 2 years old, but should be updated. I am currently traveling in NW Missouri and have never seen so many solar panels. They are on roofs, in yards, farms have banks of solar panels, schools, and homes in and out of town.

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Solar panels are trending more and more in the area.

Businesses are spreading the word.

The power bill at AB Storage has gone from $350 to $15.

"I won't have to worry about a bill for the rest of my life, probably, mostly, or if not, close to the rest of my life," says Roger Mann, the owner.

With power tools, fans, and a lot of lights, the power bill at Ken Smith Autobody has gone from $1,719 to $1,403.

"I think it's awesome, considering how very hot it's been. This past month, my bill is $319 less instead of more," says Mary Brown, co-owner of Ken Smith Autobody.

The culprit in both of these locations: solar panels.

Many businesses in St. Joseph are starting to harvest energy from the sun.

More companies are hopping on, while paying a fraction of the installation.

"I think because of all the free money that's out there through KCP&L, and through the government and stuff like that," says Mann.

At U.S. Solar in St. Joseph, they say business is booming.