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Holiday Hill Community Wind - 5 MW Onshore Wind Farm in the United States

United States of America
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Overview

Holiday Hill Community Wind is a 5 MW onshore wind farm in the United States, owned by Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation and currently operational.

Holiday Hill Community Wind is an onshore wind farm located in the United States, with coordinates approximately 42.2125° N, -72.8713° W. The facility has a capacity of 5 megawatts, placing it in the small-scale wind category. It is owned by Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes federal incentives such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Onshore wind farms like this one benefit from production tax credits and renewable energy certificate markets. The 5 MW capacity suggests a community-scale project, likely connected to the local grid. As a wind energy facility, Holiday Hill Community Wind contributes to renewable energy generation and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Its environmental significance includes displacing fossil fuel-based electricity and supporting local energy independence. The site's location in a rural or semi-rural area may involve considerations for land use and wildlife, particularly birds and bats, which are common for wind projects.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a region with moderate wind resources typical of the northeastern United States. Wind farms in this area can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize these effects. The project's small scale reduces its overall environmental footprint compared to larger wind farms.

Frequently asked questions

Holiday Hill Community Wind is located in the United States, with approximate coordinates 42.2125° N, -72.8713° W.

The facility has a capacity of 5 megawatts, making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.

The facility is owned by Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation.

Wind energy in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides production tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy generation.

Onshore wind farms can impact local wildlife, particularly birds and bats, through collisions. Visual and land-use impacts are also considerations, but proper siting and mitigation can reduce these effects.
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