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Solar Power in Kentucky
Solar Energy Levels in Kentucky
The average monthly solar radiation level in Kentucky's capital city, Frankfort, of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Kentucky values listed here are based on the capital, Frankfort.
Solar Radiation in Kentucky
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Kentucky solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one with historically low levels (WA). [1]
→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Kentucky values listed here are based on the capital, Frankfort.
Solar Installs in Kentucky
Solar Panel Installations in Kentucky
A look at solar installs in Kentucky. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in KY vs. the cumulative install total of rest of KY counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in Kentucky
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of Kentucky right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in Kentucky
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Everywhere Else: 0 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
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Cost of Utilities in Kentucky
Kentucky Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in Kentucky averaged 11.70 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in October 2020, which was approximately 14% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 13.60¢/kWh in October. [2]
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Kentucky Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in Kentucky averaged $13.76 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in October 2020, which was about 11% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $12.35 per Mcf in October. [3]
More about Kentucky
About Kentucky
Kentucky ranks 25th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 4,339,367. [4]
Solar Energy in KY
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Kentucky, or for additional solar-related resources in KY, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.