Overview
Algonquin SKIC 10 Solar LLC is a 10 MW operational solar PV facility in California, USA, owned by Algonquin Power Co. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Algonquin SKIC 10 Solar LLC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in California, United States, with an operational capacity of 10 megawatts (MW). The plant is owned by Algonquin Power Co and is currently operational, adding to the region's renewable energy generation capacity. The facility operates within the framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2045. As a 10 MW solar PV installation, it represents a small-to-medium scale project typical of distributed solar development in the state. Solar PV facilities like this one play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy mix. The plant's location in California benefits from high solar irradiance, supporting efficient energy production and contributing to grid stability during peak demand periods.
Environmental context
California's Central Valley, where the facility is located, features high solar irradiance and agricultural land use. Solar PV installations can have visual impacts and require land conversion, but they produce no emissions during operation. The region's dry climate minimizes soiling losses, while grid integration challenges are managed through state-level renewable energy policies and storage mandates.
Frequently asked questions
Algonquin SKIC 10 Solar LLC is located in California, United States, at coordinates 35.1261, -119.2434.
The facility has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Algonquin Power Co, a company involved in renewable energy generation.
The facility operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which targets 60% renewable electricity by 2030.
Solar PV facilities produce no emissions during operation but require land use and can have visual impacts. They help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean energy goals.