Overview
Cashton Solar is a 2 MW solar PV facility in Wisconsin, United States, owned by Butter Solar LLC. The plant contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and state RPS framework.
Cashton Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Wisconsin, United States, with an operational capacity of 2 megawatts (MW). Owned by Butter Solar LLC, the plant is part of the growing distributed solar segment in the region, supporting local clean energy generation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax incentives for solar projects, and Wisconsin's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires utilities to source a portion of electricity from renewables. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 2 MW, Cashton Solar is a small-scale installation typical of community or commercial solar projects. Environmentally, the plant reduces reliance on fossil fuels and contributes to grid decarbonization. Its location in Wisconsin benefits from moderate solar insolation, and the facility helps meet state renewable energy targets while providing clean power to the local grid.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Cashton Solar have minimal land-use impact when sited on previously developed land. They produce no emissions during operation and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In Wisconsin, solar integration supports the state's transition to cleaner energy, though grid-scale storage may be needed to manage intermittency.
Frequently asked questions
Cashton Solar is located in Wisconsin, United States, at coordinates 43.737000, -90.805000.
Cashton Solar has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Cashton Solar is owned by Butter Solar LLC, a company involved in renewable energy development.
Cashton Solar operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Wisconsin's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which incentivize solar energy generation.
By generating 2 MW of clean electricity, Cashton Solar helps reduce carbon emissions and supports Wisconsin's RPS targets for renewable energy adoption.