# Fort Riley’s Solar Project: A Step Toward Renewable Energy Independence
Renewable energy continues to expand across the U.S., and the military is playing a key role in this transition. One of the most significant solar installations in Kansas just reached completion at Fort Riley, providing 40% of the base’s electricity needs. With the latest 4.23 MW solar expansion, the total installed capacity at Fort Riley has surpassed 16 MW, making it one of the largest renewable energy projects in the state.
For homeowners and businesses considering solar, large-scale military projects like this reinforce the idea that solar energy is both scalable and reliable. Whether you’re interested in solar panels for your home or a solar array for home energy independence, the lessons learned from projects like Fort Riley’s can be applied to residential solar adoption.
## The Growing Footprint of Solar Energy in the Military
Fort Riley’s solar project has been developed in three phases. The first two phases, completed in 2018 and 2021, involved rooftop solar installations on over 1,600 military housing units. The third phase, completed this year, consisted of ground-mounted solar arrays to further supplement the base’s energy needs.
This initiative is part of the U.S.
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/03/03/u-s-army-completes-third-phase-of-fort-riley-solar-project/
