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Blue Shld Of Cal- El Dorado Hlls Mtr B Solar PV Facility, California

United States of America
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Overview

Blue Shld Of Cal- El Dorado Hlls Mtr B is a 1.5 MW solar PV installation in California, USA, owned by Tesla Inc. The facility is operational and contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.

Blue Shld Of Cal- El Dorado Hlls Mtr B is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in California, United States. With a capacity of 1.5 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation typical of commercial or community solar projects. The facility is owned by Tesla Inc., a major player in the renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors. The plant operates under California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates that 60% of electricity come from renewable sources by 2030. Solar PV is the dominant technology in the state's renewable mix, supported by federal tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The facility's capacity is modest compared to utility-scale solar farms, but it contributes to distributed generation and grid resilience. This solar installation helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports California's clean energy goals. By generating electricity from sunlight, it displaces fossil fuel-based power and lowers the carbon footprint of the local grid. The facility also benefits from net metering policies, allowing excess energy to be fed back into the grid.

Environmental context

California's Mediterranean climate provides abundant solar radiation, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The facility's location in El Dorado Hills, a suburban area, minimizes land-use conflicts while supporting local renewable energy targets. Solar installations like this one help reduce air pollution and water usage compared to conventional power plants.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in El Dorado Hills, California, United States, at coordinates 38.6506, -121.0741.

The facility has a capacity of 1.5 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV installation.

The facility is owned by Tesla Inc., a leading company in renewable energy and electric vehicles.

California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires 60% renewable electricity by 2030, supported by the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which provides tax credits for solar installations.

By generating electricity from sunlight, the facility reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, and conserves water compared to fossil fuel power plants.
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