Overview
Bearford Farm Solar Project is a 5 MW operational solar PV facility in North Carolina, United States. It contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and state RPS.
Bearford Farm Solar Project is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in North Carolina, United States. Owned by Bearford Farm LLC, the plant is operational and represents a small-scale solar installation typical of distributed generation in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and North Carolina's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (REPS), which requires utilities to source a portion of electricity from renewables. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, with this plant's capacity suitable for local grid support or community solar programs. As a solar installation, Bearford Farm Solar Project has minimal environmental impact compared to fossil fuels, though land use and visual considerations are relevant. It supports grid integration of renewables and contributes to North Carolina's growing solar sector, which ranks among the top in the US for installed solar capacity.
Environmental context
Solar PV projects like Bearford Farm involve land-use considerations, typically requiring 5-10 acres per MW. In North Carolina's coastal plain, such installations may affect local habitats but also displace fossil fuel generation. Grid integration of solar power requires careful management due to intermittency, though small-scale projects can be accommodated with existing infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
Bearford Farm Solar Project is located in North Carolina, United States, near coordinates 34.61, -77.92.
The facility has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The project is owned by Bearford Farm LLC.
The project operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and North Carolina's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (REPS), which promote renewable energy development.
As a 5 MW solar PV facility, it generates clean electricity, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supports North Carolina's target of 12.5% renewable energy by 2021 and beyond.