Kentucky has 14 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 416 MW. Of those, 4 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger). The largest single facility is SR Russellville in Olmstead, Logan County — a 173 MW plant operated by SR Russellville, LLC.
Use the interactive Kentucky solar farms map below to explore every plant, color-coded by technology type and sized by capacity. Click any solar farm for its name, operator, capacity (MW), technology, and location — or view the full US solar farms interactive map to compare Kentucky to every other state.
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Kentucky Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 14 total solar farms in Kentucky (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 416 MW total installed solar capacity
- 4 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 9 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
Kentucky Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 14 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in Kentucky
The largest solar farm in Kentucky by installed capacity is SR Russellville at 173 MW. The 15 largest Kentucky solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SR Russellville | SR Russellville, LLC | 173 MW | Olmstead, Logan |
| 2 | Martin County Solar Project, LLC | Martin County Solar Project, LLC | 111 MW | Pilgrim, Martin |
| 3 | Glover Creek Solar, LLC | Glover Creek Solar, LLC | 55 MW | Summer Shade, Metcalfe |
| 4 | SR Turkey Creek, LLC | SR Turkey Creek, LLC | 50 MW | Lancaster, Garrard |
| 5 | Cooperative Solar One | East Kentucky Power Coop, Inc | 8 MW | Winchester, Clark |
| 6 | SR Warren, LLC | SR Warren, LLC | 4 MW | Franklin, Simpson |
| 7 | Crittenden Solar Facility | Duke Energy Kentucky Inc | 3 MW | Dry Ridge, Grant |
| 8 | SR Franklin, LLC | SR Franklin, LLC | 2 MW | Franklin, Simpson |
| 9 | Walton 1 Solar Facility | Duke Energy Kentucky Inc | 2 MW | Walton, Kenton |
| 10 | Walton 2 Solar Facility | Duke Energy Kentucky Inc | 2 MW | Walton, Kenton |
| 11 | Aero Solar Facility | Duke Energy Kentucky Inc | 2 MW | Burlington, Boone |
| 12 | LGE-KU Solar Share Facility Simpsonville | Kentucky Utilities Co | 2 MW | Simpsonville, Shelby |
| 13 | RA Jones Roof Mounted Solar System | RA Jones | 1 MW | Covington, Kenton |
| 14 | L’Oreal Solar – Florence | L’Oreal USA Products Inc | 1 MW | Florence, Boone |
Top Solar Operators in Kentucky
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in Kentucky:
- SR Russellville, LLC — 1 plant, 173 MW total
- Martin County Solar Project, LLC — 1 plant, 111 MW total
- Glover Creek Solar, LLC — 1 plant, 55 MW total
- SR Turkey Creek, LLC — 1 plant, 50 MW total
- Duke Energy Kentucky Inc — 4 plants, 9 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in Kentucky
Utility-scale solar in Kentucky is overseen by the Kentucky Public Service Commission. Wholesale market participation and interconnection are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the relevant ISO/RTO. All generators above 1 MW must report capacity, fuel type, and location to the EIA via Form 860 — the dataset used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar farms are in Kentucky?
Kentucky has 14 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 416 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 4 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in Kentucky?
The largest solar farm in Kentucky is SR Russellville, located in Olmstead (Logan County), with 173 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by SR Russellville, LLC.
How much solar capacity does Kentucky have?
Kentucky has 416 MW of installed solar capacity across 14 plants reporting to the EIA. This counts only the solar portion (Solar_MW field) — co-located batteries and other generation are reported separately.
Who regulates solar farms in Kentucky?
Solar farms in Kentucky are regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC. The EIA collects annual data on every utility-scale solar plant via Form 860.
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