Overview
Chisago Community Solar is a 4 MW operational solar PV facility in Chisago, Minnesota, United States. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US IRA and state RPS.
Chisago Community Solar is an operational solar photovoltaic facility located in Chisago, Minnesota, United States. With a capacity of 4 MW, it represents a small-to-medium scale solar installation within the broader US renewable energy landscape. The facility is owned and operated by Chisago Community Solar, supporting local clean energy generation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, benefiting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Minnesota's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 26.5% renewable electricity by 2025. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this installation contributes to grid-connected distributed generation, typical for community solar projects in the region. Environmentally, the facility reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. As a solar PV plant, it has minimal visual and land-use impact compared to larger installations, and no bird or bat impacts associated with wind energy. It supports local energy resilience and aligns with state goals for renewable energy adoption.
Environmental context
Located in Chisago, Minnesota, the facility operates in a region with a mix of agricultural and forested land. Solar PV installations like this have low environmental impact, with no emissions during operation and minimal land disturbance. The site's location avoids sensitive habitats, and the clean energy generated displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, contributing to improved air quality and reduced carbon footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Chisago Community Solar is located in Chisago, Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 45.4134, -92.6830.
The facility has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Chisago Community Solar, which also operates the plant.
The facility operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Minnesota's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires 26.5% renewable electricity by 2025.
Solar PV facilities generate electricity without emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have minimal land-use impact. They contribute to cleaner air and lower greenhouse gas emissions.