Overview
Chisago Holdco LLC CSG is a 3 MW solar PV facility in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The plant is operational and contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Chisago Holdco LLC CSG is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. With a capacity of 3 megawatts (MW), it is a small-scale solar installation typical of community solar gardens (CSG) that provide local renewable energy to subscribers. The plant is owned by Chisago Holdco LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Minnesota has a RPS requiring 25% renewable energy by 2025, with a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The plant benefits from federal investment tax credits and net metering policies that support small-scale solar development. As a solar PV installation, Chisago Holdco LLC CSG generates clean electricity without emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, and its small scale ensures minimal visual impact. Solar energy contributes to grid stability and helps meet local renewable energy targets, supporting community energy independence.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Chisago County, Minnesota, an area with a mix of agricultural and forested landscapes. Solar PV installations like this one have low environmental impact during operation, with no air or water emissions. The land use is compatible with agricultural activities, as solar panels can be co-located with grazing or pollinator habitats. The region's moderate solar resource supports efficient energy generation, contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Chisago Holdco LLC CSG is located in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 45.386800, -92.801200.
The facility has a capacity of 3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by Chisago Holdco LLC, a company that develops and operates community solar gardens.
The facility benefits from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Minnesota's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 25% renewable energy by 2025 and aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040.
Solar PV facilities produce no emissions during operation, have low water usage, and can be integrated with agricultural land. They help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support renewable energy targets.