Overview
Bruce A Henry Solar Farm is a 4 MW solar PV facility in Delaware, United States, owned by Delaware Electric Cooperative. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Bruce A Henry Solar Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Delaware, United States. With a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), it represents a small-to-medium scale solar installation typical of community and cooperative-owned projects in the region. The facility is owned by Delaware Electric Cooperative and is currently operational. The solar farm operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax incentives for renewable energy, and Delaware's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requiring a percentage of electricity from renewable sources. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to the state's clean energy goals. Bruce A Henry Solar Farm supports the local grid by providing clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and helping Delaware Electric Cooperative meet its members' energy needs sustainably. The facility also contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports the broader transition to renewable energy in the region.
Environmental context
Solar farms like Bruce A Henry Solar Farm require land for panel installation, which can impact local land use and visual aesthetics. However, solar energy generation produces no direct emissions, helping to mitigate climate change. In Delaware, solar development supports the state's RPS targets and reduces air pollution from conventional power plants.
Frequently asked questions
Bruce A Henry Solar Farm is located in Delaware, United States, at coordinates 38.664000, -75.400500.
Bruce A Henry Solar Farm has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
Bruce A Henry Solar Farm is owned by Delaware Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving Delaware.
Solar farms in Delaware benefit from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Delaware's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a percentage of electricity from renewable sources.
Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials. It is a clean, renewable energy source with no direct emissions.