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Kentucky Solar, Wind and Batteries
Utility-scale renewable and storage capacity in Kentucky, as of August 2026 (EIA-860M). Rooftop solar is not included.
- Solar
- 1.4 GW
- 21 plants
- Hydroelectric
- 1.1 GW
- 11 plants
Capacity by type
Share of all 22.4 GW of operating capacity in Kentucky
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| Type | Capacity | Plants | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar | 1.4 GW | 21 | 6.1% |
| Hydroelectric | 1.1 GW | 11 | 4.9% |
| Biomass | 112 MW | 10 | 0.5% |
Largest solar farms
Operating capacity (AC)
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| # | Plant | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebree Solar IHenderson | 250 MW |
| 2 | Green River SolarMeade | 200 MW |
| 3 | SR RussellvilleLogan | 173 MW |
| 4 | Unbridled SolarHenderson | 160 MW |
| 5 | Sebree Solar IIHenderson | 150 MW |
| 6 | Martin County Solar Project, LLCMartin | 111 MW |
| 7 | Bluebird Solar LLCHarrison | 100 MW |
| 8 | Ashwood Solar ILyon | 86.0 MW |
| 9 | Glover Creek Solar, LLCMetcalfe | 55.0 MW |
| 10 | SR Turkey Creek, LLCGarrard | 50.0 MW |
| 11 | Cooperative Solar OneClark | 8.5 MW |
| 12 | SR Warren, LLCSimpson | 3.5 MW |
| 13 | Crittenden Solar FacilityGrant | 2.7 MW |
| 14 | SR Franklin, LLCSimpson | 2.5 MW |
| 15 | LGE-KU Solar Share Facility SimpsonvilleShelby | 2.1 MW |
New projects
Solar, wind and battery plants with generators that started in 2025 or 2026
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| Plant | Type | Added | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebree Solar II | Solar | 150 MW | 2026 |
| Ashwood Solar I | Solar | 86.0 MW | 2026 |
| Sebree Solar I | Solar | 250 MW | 2025 |
| Green River Solar | Solar | 200 MW | 2025 |
| Unbridled Solar | Solar | 160 MW | 2025 |
| Bluebird Solar LLC | Solar | 100 MW | 2025 |
Planned capacity
Planned or under construction, by expected year
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| Year | Solar | Wind | Batteries | All planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.0 MW | 0.0 MW | 0.0 MW | 72.8 MW |
| 2027 | 905 MW | 0.0 MW | 125 MW | 1.8 GW |
| 2028 | 100 MW | 0.0 MW | 0.0 MW | 317 MW |
| 2029 | 1.0 GW | 0.0 MW | 0.0 MW | 1.0 GW |
Planned dates come from developers and often change. Capacity counts generators of 1 MW or more; smaller community solar and rooftop systems are not included.
Frequently asked questions
- How much solar power does Kentucky have?
- Kentucky has 1.4 GW of operating utility-scale solar at 21 plants. The largest is Sebree Solar I at 250 MW.
- Does Kentucky have wind farms?
- EIA lists no operating wind farms of 1 MW or more in Kentucky.
- How much of Kentucky's electricity comes from renewable sources?
- Renewable plants produced 7.3% of the electricity generated in Kentucky in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M; U.S. EPA eGRID · Data for August 2026