Overview
Bloomington Solar I is a 2 MW solar PV facility in the United States, operational and contributing to renewable energy generation.
Bloomington Solar I is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United States, with coordinates near St. George, Utah. The plant has an operational status and a capacity of 2 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for solar installations. It is owned by Bloomington Solar I and operates within the U.S. renewable energy sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S., including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 2 MW, this plant contributes to local grid supply. The U.S. solar market has seen significant growth, supported by federal tax incentives and net metering policies. Environmentally, the plant generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in the arid Southwest benefits from high solar irradiance, maximizing energy production. The facility supports grid stability and helps meet renewable energy targets, though large-scale solar farms can have land-use impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a desert region with high solar irradiance, ideal for solar PV generation. The environmental context includes potential land-use impacts from ground-mounted panels, but the small scale (2 MW) minimizes habitat disruption. Solar energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, supporting climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Bloomington Solar I is located in the United States, near St. George, Utah, at coordinates 37.043800, -113.627500.
Bloomington Solar I has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Bloomington Solar I is owned by Bloomington Solar I, the same entity as the facility name.
Solar PV in the US operates under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy generation.
By generating 2 MW of solar electricity, Bloomington Solar I helps reduce carbon emissions and supports US renewable energy targets under the IRA and state RPS programs.