49th largest plant in Kentucky · 10186th nationally
Lge-Ku Solar Share Facility Simpsonville is a solar power plant in Kentucky with a nameplate capacity of 2.1 MW.
| Plant Name | Lge-Ku Solar Share Facility Simpsonville |
|---|---|
| Operator | Kentucky Utilities Co |
| City | Simpsonville |
| County | Shelby County |
| State | Kentucky |
| ZIP | 40067 |
| Coordinates | 38.21648, -85.39143 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSP | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.1 MW | Operating | 2019 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | Lexington, KY | 5600.0% |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | Louisville, KY | 4400.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Louisville Gas And Electric Company And Kentucky Utilities Company |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.