Solar Panel Installers in Kentucky
Find solar installers in Kentucky. We've gathered 5 installers from across Kentucky with their phone number, address, hours, and Google rating, so you can compare and reach out for quotes. Listings span Lexington and Louisville, so there's likely a company near you. The installers below average 4.8 stars on Google. With residential electricity averaging 12.8¢/kWh in Kentucky and roughly 4.5 peak sun hours a day, going solar can offset a meaningful share of your power bill.
Thinking about solar in Kentucky? Run your numbers
Kentucky at a glance
- 12.8¢
- per kWh, residential
- $133.81
- average monthly bill
- 1,047 kWh
- average monthly use
- 4.5 h
- peak sun hours / day
#40 most expensive of 51
EIA, 2024 annual avg
EIA, 2024 annual avg
NREL regional average (Midwest)
5 solar installers in Kentucky
Spread across Kentucky so there's likely one near you. Enter your ZIP above to sort nearest-first, or tap a pin on the map. Details from public Google Business Profiles: verify before hiring.
Areas we cover in Kentucky
The installers listed above serve 2 cities and surrounding areas across Kentucky:
- Lexington
- Louisville
How to choose a solar installer in Kentucky
Check licensing & certification
Solar installs in Kentucky involve electrical work, so the contractor (or their electrician) needs the proper state license. Favor companies with NABCEP-certified staff, the industry's recognized credential, and confirm they carry liability insurance and a workmanship warranty, not just the manufacturer's panel warranty.
Get three quotes and compare price per watt
Quotes vary widely. Compare the total cash price divided by system size (dollars per watt) rather than the monthly financed payment, which can hide markups. Make sure each quote lists the same panel and inverter brands, the production estimate, and exactly what's included.
Confirm permits, interconnection & net metering
A reputable installer pulls the building/electrical permits and files the utility interconnection paperwork for you. Ask how net metering works with your local Kentucky utility: it determines how much credit you earn for excess power you send back to the grid, which drives your real savings.
What to know before hiring in Kentucky
The largest utilities serving Kentucky homes are Kentucky Utilities (450,673 residential customers, 11.8¢/kWh), Louisville Gas & Electric (384,902 residential customers, 12.3¢/kWh) and Duke Energy Kentucky (139,405 residential customers, 13.4¢/kWh). Your utility sets the rate your solar production offsets, and it is also who an installer files interconnection or service paperwork with, so name it when you ask for quotes.
Check the license before you sign
Electrical contractors in Kentucky are licensed by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Electrical Division. Statewide Electrician, Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor licenses.
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Listing data is sourced from public Google Business Profiles and may be out of date. WattSimple is not affiliated with, and does not endorse or recommend, any listed company. Verify licensing and details directly before hiring.
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