State Overview

Kentucky

National Solar Capacity Ranking: 38th

Data Current Through: Q3 2024

Kentucky State Solar Overview

Just The Facts

  • Solar Installed (MW):

    513

  • National Ranking:

    38th (39th in 2023)

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    54,201 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    0.53%

  • Solar Jobs:

    1,701

  • Solar Companies in State:

    48 (13 Manufacturers, 14 Installers/Developers, 21 Others)

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $722 million

  • Prices have fallen:

    37% over the last 10 years

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    4461 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 16th)

  • Number of Installations:

    7,193

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Kentucky State Solar Policy Resources

Kentucky Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview

Utilities and regulatory officials in Kentucky are advancing energy storage system procurement. State regulations on energy storage highlight a narrowing focus on deploying solar-plus-storage resources.

The Kentucky Public Service Commission enforces key regulatory guidance for energy storage. Significantly, the PSC requires electric utilities to submit Integrated Resource Planning including energy storage and DERs (KAR Title 807, Chapter 005, Regulation 085). In 2023, the largest electric utility in Kentucky, Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities (LG&E/KU), was approved for a 900% increase in renewable energy. This monumental plan includes a utility goal of 500 MWh of energy storage.

As of 2022, Kentucky has about 163.2 kWh of solar-plus storage capacity. But with the bilateral effort from utilities and regulators to invest in energy storage, deployment rates can accelerate, deliver lower utility bills, and grid stability.

 

Kentucky Energy Storage Policy Resources