Solar installations in Kentucky
959 recorded installations — prices, growth by year, county breakdown and the installers doing the work.
Dataset updated . Sources: LBNL Tracking the Sun + city permit records + state programs + USGS/EIA utility-scale.
Most active
Top installers in Kentucky
| # | Installer | Installs in KY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAR DESIGNS INC | 827 |
| 2 | SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 55 |
| 3 | ICON SOLAR | 18 |
| 4 | MORTON SOLAR & WIND LLC | 1 |
Growth
Installations by year
Bars: recorded installs · right column: median $/W that year.
By county
Solar by county in Kentucky
| County | Installs | Capacity | Median $/W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 893 | 4.4 MW | $2.50/W |
| McCracken County | 13 | 16 kW | — |
Counties derived from installation ZIP codes (Census ZCTA crosswalk) — approximate at boundaries. Counties with fewer than 50 recorded installs are shown but not indexed.
Frequently asked questions
How many solar installations are there in Kentucky?
PanelCensus records 959 solar installations in Kentucky, totalling 460.8 MW of capacity — compiled from LBNL's Tracking the Sun, city permit records, state programs and USGS/EIA utility-scale data. (Coverage depends on what the state publishes, so actual totals are higher.)
How much does solar cost per watt in Kentucky?
The median installed price across priced systems in Kentucky is $2.50/W pre-incentive. Year-by-year medians are shown on this page.
Who are the biggest solar installers in Kentucky?
SOLAR DESIGNS INC has the most recorded installations in Kentucky (827), followed by SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS (55).