Finding a Home for Solar: Kentucky Maps Prime Renewable Energy Sites

GIS is empowering one state to find safe, effective sites for new solar energy projects while protecting local communities and the environment. Key Takeaways The state of Kentucky is undergoing a transformation from a coal powerhouse to a compelling locale for renewable energy generation. Once the leading producer of coal in the US, and still one of the top three coal-producing states, Kentucky is nonetheless looking toward a future powered by alternative energy sources—hydropower, biomass, and of course, solar. In the face of declining coal use and production coupled with increasing interest from corporate buyers of renewable resources, the state of Kentucky is experiencing a significant growth in interest from developers looking for solar power project locations. With its robust infrastructure and available space, including previously used mine lands, Kentucky bills itself an ideal choice for solar production sites. But where do they put them? The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabi

GIS is empowering one state to find safe, effective sites for new solar energy projects while protecting local communities and the environment. Key Takeaways The state of Kentucky is undergoing a transformation from a coal powerhouse to a compelling locale for renewable energy generation. Once the leading producer of coal in the US, and still one of the top three coal-producing states, Kentucky is nonetheless looking toward a future powered by alternative energy sources—hydropower, biomass, and of course, solar. In the face of declining coal use and production coupled with increasing interest