Overview
Chadbourn Farm is a 5 MW solar PV facility in North Carolina, USA, owned by Chadbourn Farm LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US IRA framework.
Chadbourn Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in North Carolina, United States, with a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW). This operational plant is owned by Chadbourn Farm LLC and represents a small-to-medium scale solar installation typical of distributed generation in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and North Carolina's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS), which requires utilities to source a portion of electricity from renewable sources. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 5 MW, this plant can power approximately 1,000 homes annually. Chadbourn Farm's solar generation helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports grid stability in the local area. By feeding clean energy into the grid, it contributes to North Carolina's goal of increasing renewable energy capacity and reducing carbon emissions, aligning with broader US climate targets.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Chadbourn Farm have minimal operational emissions but require land use for panel placement. In North Carolina, solar farms are often sited on agricultural or marginal lands, balancing energy production with local land-use priorities. The facility's location in a rural area reduces visual impact, while proper siting and vegetation management can support local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Chadbourn Farm is located in North Carolina, United States, near the town of Chadbourn in Columbus County.
Chadbourn Farm has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Chadbourn Farm is owned by Chadbourn Farm LLC, a private entity.
Solar farms in North Carolina operate under the state's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) and benefit from federal incentives under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
By generating 5 MW of solar power, Chadbourn Farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports North Carolina's target of achieving 12.5% renewable energy by 2021 and beyond.