WattBuy’s Guide to

Solar Energy in
Kentucky

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The State of Solar in Kentucky

Here are a few numbers showing how popular solar energy is in Kentucky and how much solar energy potential there is on average.

723

Houses with solar panels

(circa 2019)*

1,068 kWh

Average monthly energy use per household

10 kW

Average system size

945 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

How much does solar cost in Kentucky?

Average solar panel installation

$26,160

Federal Incentives

$7,848

Total

$18,312

Average monthly bill without solar

$147

Average monthly bill with solar

$17

Solar will pay for itself in

11 years
Tax Credits Available

Free money (kind of)

The Inflation Reduction Act has made it easier and more affordable than ever to go solar, thanks to a 30% federal tax credit. This means that for every $10,000 you spend on solar panels, you can deduct $3,000 from your federal taxes.

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Kentucky can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Solar Incentives in Kentucky

The Solar Process

Getting solar panels may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you can expect.

1

Understand your energy needs

Take a closer look at your energy usage to determine how much solar power you'll require.

2

Get quotes and choose an installer

Reach out to multiple solar companies to gather quotes and select the one that best fits your needs and budget.

3

Design the system

Work with your chosen installer to design a solar system customized to your specific requirements and goals.

4

Obtain the necessary permit

Take care of the paperwork and permits required by local authorities before installing your solar panels.

5

Install solar panels

Let the professionals handle the installation of your solar panels and related equipment.

6

Inspection time

Have your newly installed solar system inspected to ensure it meets safety and quality standards.

7

Lights on!

Connect your solar system to the electrical grid and start generating clean, renewable energy for your home or business.

Solar Installers in Kentucky

Solgen Power

solgenpower.com

Coverage

AZ, ID, KY, OH, OR, TX, WA

Solar Is Freedom

www.solarisfreedom.com

Coverage

KY, NC, OH

Tesla

tesla.com

Coverage

Nationwide

Learn About Solar in These Kentucky Cities

AlexandriaAlvatonAnchorageAshlandAudubon ParkBancroftBarbourmeadeBeechwood VillageBellefonteBellemeadeBellevueBellewoodBereaBlue Ridge ManorBowling GreenBriarwoodBroeck PointeBromleyBrooksBrownsboro FarmBrownsboro VillageBurlingtonCaliforniaCambridgeCatlettsburgCeciliaClaryvilleCold SpringColdstreamCovingtonCreeksideCrescent SpringsCrestviewCrestview HillsCrestwoodCrossgateDaytonDouglass HillsDruid HillsEdgewoodElizabethtownElsmereErlangerFairviewFincastleFlatwoodsFlorenceForest HillsFort CampbellFort MitchellFort ThomasFort WrightFox ChaseFrancisvilleGlenviewGlenview HillsGlenview ManorGoose CreekGoshenGraymoor-DevondaleGreen SpringHebronHebron EstatesHendronHeritage CreekHickory HillHighland HeightsHills and DalesHillviewHollow CreekHollyvillaHopkinsvilleHouston AcresHunters HollowHurstbourneHurstbourne AcresIndependenceIndian HillsJeffersontownKenton ValeKingsleyLakeside ParkLangdon PlaceLedbetterLexingtonLincolnshireLone OakLouisvilleLudlowLyndonLynnviewManor CreekMaryhill EstatesMassacMeadow ValeMeadowbrook FarmMeadowview EstatesMelbourneMentorMiddletownMockingbird ValleyMoorlandMorning ViewMount WashingtonMurray HillNewportNicholasvilleNorbourne EstatesNorthfieldNorwoodOak GroveOakbrookOld Brownsboro PlaceOrchard Grass HillsOwensboroPaducahPaint LickPark HillsParkway VillagePewee ValleyPhilpotPioneer VillagePlantationPlum SpringsPoplar HillsProspectRacelandRadcliffReidlandRichlawnRichmondRineyvilleRiver BluffRiverwoodRolling FieldsRolling HillsRussellRyland HeightsSaint MatthewsSaint Regis ParkSeneca GardensShivelySilver GroveSouth Park ViewSouthgateSpring MillSpring ValleyStrathmoor ManorStrathmoor VillageSycamoreTaylor MillTen BroeckThornhillUnionVilla HillsWatterson ParkWellingtonWest BuechelWestwoodWilderWildwoodWindy HillsWoodland HillsWoodlawnWoodlawn ParkWoodlawn-OakdaleWorthingtonWorthington HillsWurtland

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*Source: Project Sunroof