# Kentucky Data Center Permits Tracker Source: https://savrn.com/data-center-permits-tracker/kentucky Markdown alternate of the page above; the site index is https://savrn.com/llms.txt --- SAVRN Tracker # Kentucky Data Center Permits Tracker Kentucky has 4,359 MW of generation and storage requested in the interconnection queue and 2,438 MW of generation planned within 36 months. Every row below links to its primary source. Last checked Oct 25, 2026 0 Data center & substation permits of 1 total utility-scale permits tracked here 4,359MW In the interconnection queue 33 active generation and storage positions 2,438MW Planned generation 42 EIA-860M generators due within 36 months #14 of 51 states with anything on record Ranked by data center & substation permit count ## Where the activity is Ranked by row count. Counts are never mixed with the MW figures above. ### Permit categories zoning 1 ### Top counties · queue, substation & state air rows Fleming 4 N/A 4 Martin 3 Fayette 2 Green 2 Madison 2 Marion 2 Barren 1 ## Permits in Kentucky 1 building and land-use permit tracked in Kentucky. | Date | Category | Address | Applicant | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sep 9, 2026 | Zoning | Burgin City Council (news report) | Panattoni Data Centers | | ## Interconnection queue in Kentucky 4,359 MW requested across 33 active generation and storage positions. Withdrawn and in-service rows are left out, matching the national page. | ISO | Project | Fuel | MW | Status | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PJM | Laurel-Cooper 161 kV AH1-721N/A County | Natural gas | 786 MW | Active | | | MISO | AB Brown 345 - Reid EHV (BREC Terminal) 345.0kVHenderson County | Solar | 400 MW | Active; not started | | | PJM | Goldfinch SolarMason County | Solar | 250 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | Harbert Metering 138 kV AG2-184Knott County | Solar | 210 MW | Active | | | PJM | Lynn Bark Energy CenterMartin County | Solar | 200 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | Harbert Metering 138 kV AH1-617N/A County | Solar | 200 MW | Active | | | PJM | Martin County Solar ProjectMartin County | Solar | 190 MW | Suspended | | | PJM | Fleming SolarFleming County | Solar | 188 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | Goddard-Plumsville 138 kV II AH1-665Fleming County | Solar | 180 MW | Active | | | PJM | Summershade-Green County 161 kV AG1-354Green County | Solar | 150 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | MISO | Bryan RoadBIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION BRECGraves County | Solar | 150 MW | Active; not started | | | PJM | Summer Shade SolarMetcalfe County | Solar plus storage | 106 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | Madison SolarMadison County | Solar | 100 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | Threeforks Energy StorageMartin County | Battery storage | 100 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | Goddard-Plumville 138 kV AH1-664Fleming County | Solar | 100 MW | Active | | | PJM | Northern Bobwhite SolarMarion County | Solar | 96 MW | Under construction | | | PJM | Stonecrop SolarHardin County | Solar | 82 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | Bright Mountain SolarPerry County | Solar | 80 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | Upchurch - Zula 69 kV AH1-239Boone County | Solar | 80 MW | Active | | | PJM | Flemingsburg - Spurlock 138 kV AH1-666Fleming County | Solar | 80 MW | Active | | | PJM | Blue Moon SolarHarrison County | Solar | 70 MW | Under construction | | | PJM | Summersville - Magnolia 69 kV AG2-424Larue County | Solar plus storage | 63 MW | Active | | | PJM | Mt Olive Creek SolarRussell County | Solar | 60 MW | Under construction | | | PJM | Horseshoe Bend SolarGreen County | Solar | 60 MW | Under construction | | | PJM | Flat Run SolarBarren County | Solar | 55 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | BarrelheadWayne County | Solar | 54 MW | Engineering and procurement | | | PJM | Crooksville 69 kV AG2-073Madison County | Solar | 53 MW | Active | | | PJM | Millersburg 69 kV AH1-571N/A County | Solar | 45 MW | Active | | | PJM | Grassy PlainsFayette County | Solar | 40 MW | Under construction | | | PJM | Avon - Renaker 138 kV AH1-004Fayette County | Solar | 40 MW | Active | | | PJM | Sulphur Creek-Loretto 69 kV AG2-298Marion County | Solar | 35 MW | Active | | | PJM | Avon - Renaker 138 kV AG2-081Montgomery County | Solar | 30 MW | Active | | | PJM | Millersburg 69 kV AH1-570N/A County | Solar | 25 MW | Active | | ## Planned generation in Kentucky 2,438 MW across 42 EIA-860M generators scheduled to enter service within 36 months. | Plant | Technology | MW | Planned | Status | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mill Creek (KY)Jefferson County | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 740 MW | Jun 2027 | Under construction, more than 50 percent complete | | | Gage SolarMcCracken County | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | Jun 2029 | Regulatory approvals pending. Not under construction | | | AEUG Fleming Solar, LLCFleming County | Solar Photovoltaic | 188 MW | Jun 2027 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | Weirs CreekHopkins County | Solar Photovoltaic | 150 MW | May 2027 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | E W BrownMercer County | Batteries | 125 MW | May 2027 | Under construction, more than 50 percent complete | | | Frontier SolarWashington County | Solar Photovoltaic | 120 MW | Oct 2027 | Regulatory approvals received. Not under construction | | | AEUG Madison Solar, LLCMadison County | Solar Photovoltaic | 100 MW | Sep 2028 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | New Frontiers SolarBreckinridge County | Solar Photovoltaic | 100 MW | Jun 2027 | Regulatory approvals pending. Not under construction | | | Cooperative Solar Three-MarionMarion County | Solar Photovoltaic | 96 MW | Aug 2027 | Regulatory approvals received. Not under construction | | | Bright Mountain SolarPerry County | Solar Photovoltaic | 80 MW | Dec 2027 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | SR HorusSimpson County | Solar Photovoltaic | 80 MW | Sep 2027 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | Blue MoonHarrison County | Solar Photovoltaic | 70 MW | Sep 2026 | Under construction, more than 50 percent complete | | | Henderson County SolarHenderson County | Solar Photovoltaic | 51 MW | Sep 2026 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | Cooperative Solar Two-FayetteFayette County | Solar Photovoltaic | 40 MW | Nov 2027 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | KYMEA Energy Center IHopkins County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 19 MW | Jun 2027 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | KYMEA Energy Center IHopkins County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 19 MW | Jun 2027 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | KYMEA Energy Center IHopkins County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 19 MW | Jun 2027 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | KYMEA Energy Center IHopkins County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 19 MW | Jun 2027 | Under construction, less than or equal to 50 percent complete | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Liberty StationCasey County | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 18 MW | Dec 2028 | Planned for installation, but regulatory approvals not initiated | | | Heidelberg Hydroelectric ProjectLee County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1 MW | Sep 2026 | Construction complete, but not yet in commercial operation | | | Heidelberg Hydroelectric ProjectLee County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1 MW | Sep 2026 | Construction complete, but not yet in commercial operation | | | Heidelberg Hydroelectric ProjectLee County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1 MW | Sep 2026 | Construction complete, but not yet in commercial operation | | | Heidelberg Hydroelectric ProjectLee County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1 MW | Sep 2026 | Construction complete, but not yet in commercial operation | | | KY No. 11 L&D Hydroelectric ProjectEstill County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1 MW | Nov 2027 | Regulatory approvals received. Not under construction | | | KY No. 11 L&D Hydroelectric ProjectEstill County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1 MW | Nov 2027 | Regulatory approvals received. Not under construction | | | KY No. 11 L&D Hydroelectric ProjectEstill County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1 MW | Nov 2027 | Regulatory approvals received. Not under construction | | | KY No. 11 L&D Hydroelectric ProjectEstill County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1 MW | Nov 2027 | Regulatory approvals received. Not under construction | | | Heidelberg Hydroelectric ProjectLee County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0 MW | Sep 2026 | Construction complete, but not yet in commercial operation | | | Heidelberg Hydroelectric ProjectLee County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0 MW | Sep 2026 | Construction complete, but not yet in commercial operation | | | KY No. 11 L&D Hydroelectric ProjectEstill County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0 MW | Nov 2027 | Regulatory approvals received. Not under construction | | | KY No. 11 L&D Hydroelectric ProjectEstill County | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0 MW | Nov 2027 | Regulatory approvals received. Not under construction | | ### Where Kentucky stands Across the whole tracker, 738 data center and substation permits are on record in 51 states and DC. Kentucky accounts for 0 of them, ranking #14 by that count. Ranking measures documented permit activity, not the size of the eventual buildout. [← PreviousKansas](https://savrn.com/data-center-permits-tracker/kansas) [Next →Louisiana](https://savrn.com/data-center-permits-tracker/louisiana) The SAVRN reference set ## Seven references, one system Capital, delay, policy, water, grid, permits and scarcity are one system seen from seven sides. Each reference is primary-sourced, refreshed on a schedule, and links into the others, so a project can be followed from the money committed to the docket that stopped it. Capital Atlas Who is funding AI data centers: capital providers, named sites, financing transactions, and the blocked-and-delayed record, state by state and company by company. [Open the atlas →](https://savrn.com/data-center-capital-atlas) Delay Watchlist Project-level slippage: named projects, jurisdictional actions, utility and federal dockets, SEC disclosures, and the interconnection queue. Open the watchlist → Moratorium Tracker The policy layer: every state measure and local moratorium mapped and cited, with one page per state. Open the tracker → Water Tracker Every federal, state, local and interstate water measure that touches a data center, plus a fifty-state water ledger. Open the water tracker → Grid Operator Watchlist ERCOT, PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, NYISO, ISO-NE and FERC: the large-load rules, filings and queue positions that decide whether a site can energize. Open the watchlist → SAVRN Scarcity Tracker Eleven primary-sourced indicators of AI infrastructure scarcity, one composite index, read against the token index, SAVRN's own cost basis and the frontier ceiling. Open the scarcity tracker → Have a specific address? Site Intelligence reads all seven references against one location, county, utility and grid operator included, and cites every finding. [Check an address →](https://savrn.com/site-intelligence/kentucky)