Best Cities for Solar in Kentucky
Kentucky has 12 tracked locations with an average of 4.1 hrs/day of peak sun and $977/year in average solar savings. The best location is Paducah (42001) with $1,021/year in savings.
12
tracked locations
4.1 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$977
avg annual savings
12 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Kentucky
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah 42001 | 4.3 hrs | $18,300 | $1,021/yr | 12.6 yrs |
| Henderson 42401 | 4.3 hrs | $18,300 | $1,021/yr | 12.6 yrs |
| Bowling Green 42101 | 4.2 hrs | $18,300 | $997/yr | 12.9 yrs |
| Owensboro 42301 | 4.2 hrs | $18,300 | $997/yr | 12.9 yrs |
| Bagdad 40003 | 4.1 hrs | $18,300 | $973/yr | 13.2 yrs |
| Louisville 40201 | 4.1 hrs | $18,300 | $973/yr | 13.2 yrs |
| Lexington 40501 | 4.1 hrs | $18,300 | $973/yr | 13.2 yrs |
| Mount Sterling 40301 | 4.1 hrs | $18,300 | $973/yr | 13.2 yrs |
| Frankfort 40601 | 4.1 hrs | $18,300 | $973/yr | 13.2 yrs |
| Corbin 40701 | 4.0 hrs | $18,300 | $950/yr | 13.5 yrs |
| Covington 41001 | 4.0 hrs | $18,300 | $950/yr | 13.5 yrs |
| Ashland 41101 | 3.9 hrs | $18,300 | $926/yr | 13.9 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA