Kentucky

KY
Unclear
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Kentucky Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate11.8¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
3¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$130/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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What This Means for You

What You Can Do

No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional rooftop solar available. LG&E and KU offer solar programs.

Current Limitations

Utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.

What "Unclear" Means for You

Kentucky has no explicit law permitting or prohibiting plug-in solar devices. No legislation has been introduced yet. Plug-in solar occupies a regulatory gray area.

What you can do right now:

1.Check your lease or HOA rules for any restrictions on balcony or patio equipment.
2.Use our Readiness Checker to see if your space qualifies for plug-in solar.
3.Write your landlord using our Landlord Letter Generator to request permission.
4.Contact your state representative to advocate for plug-in solar legislation.
5.Subscribe to alerts above to get notified when the law changes.
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Kentucky State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours4.87 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt20°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,120 kWh/yr
Best MonthsApril–August

The PVWatts energy estimate is based on an hourly performance simulation using a typical-year weather file that represents a multi-year historical period for Baltimore, MD for a Fixed (open rack) photovoltaic system. The kWh range is based on analysis of a nearby data site.

Major Utilities
LG&E
~443000 customers
Net metering
Kentucky Utilities
~581000 customers
Net metering
Kentucky Power
~162000 customers
Net metering

Population
4,588,372
Total Households
1,814,469
Owner-Occupied
1,239,080
Renter-Occupied
581,904
Single-Family Homes
1,156,003
Apartment Units (5+)
182,068
Median Income
$63,726
Median Home Value
$205,600

32% of Kentucky households are renter-occupied — approximately 581,904 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

Net metering available through LG&E and KU. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in Kentucky. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.