Overview
Chocowinity Solar LLC is a 5 MW solar PV facility in North Carolina, United States, owned by Oppidum Renewables USA LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Chocowinity Solar LLC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Chocowinity, North Carolina, United States. With a capacity of 5 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local energy generation. The facility is owned by Oppidum Renewables USA LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and North Carolina's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS). These policies incentivize solar development through tax credits and renewable energy certificate (REC) markets. Solar PV technology is well-suited to the region's moderate solar resource, and 5 MW represents a typical community-scale project. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, and solar PV generally has low visual and noise impacts. The facility helps North Carolina progress toward its renewable energy targets while providing clean power to the local grid.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of North Carolina, where land use for solar farms can compete with agriculture. However, solar PV has minimal water usage and no emissions during operation. The state's Renewable Portfolio Standard drives demand for such projects, supporting grid decarbonization. Bird and bat impacts are negligible for solar compared to wind, and the facility's small scale reduces visual intrusion.
Frequently asked questions
Chocowinity Solar LLC is located in Chocowinity, North Carolina, United States, near coordinates 35.515, -77.090.
The facility has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Oppidum Renewables USA LLC.
Solar PV in the US benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), such as North Carolina's REPS, which require utilities to source a portion of electricity from renewables.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has minimal water use. It also supports grid decarbonization and renewable energy targets.