Overview
Bearford Solar II is a 4.9 MW solar PV facility in North Carolina, United States. It is operational and contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Bearford Solar II is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in North Carolina, United States. With a capacity of 4.9 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation typical of distributed generation projects in the region. The facility is owned by Bearford Solar II LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and North Carolina's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS), which requires investor-owned utilities to source 12.5% of retail sales from renewable energy by 2021. Solar PV is the dominant renewable technology in the state, supported by federal tax incentives and net metering policies. Bearford Solar II contributes to local clean energy generation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting grid stability. Its output helps meet the state's renewable energy targets and provides environmental benefits by displacing carbon emissions from conventional power plants.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Bearford Solar II have minimal environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems, and careful siting is needed to avoid sensitive habitats. In North Carolina, solar development is often on agricultural or marginal lands, balancing energy production with conservation.
Frequently asked questions
Bearford Solar II is located in North Carolina, United States, at coordinates 34.6119, -77.9289.
Bearford Solar II has a capacity of 4.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV facility.
Bearford Solar II is owned by Bearford Solar II LLC.
Solar PV in North Carolina is supported by the state's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) and federal incentives like the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Bearford Solar II generates clean electricity, helping North Carolina meet its REPS target of 12.5% renewable energy by 2021 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.