Overview
Clyde Solar Array is a 2.8 MW solar PV facility in Ohio, USA, owned by AEP Onsite Partners. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and state Renewable Portfolio Standards.
Clyde Solar Array is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Clyde, Ohio, United States. With a capacity of 2.8 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is owned by AEP Onsite Partners and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, benefiting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Ohio's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to the state's renewable energy mix. As a small-scale solar array, Clyde Solar Array helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports grid integration of renewable energy. Its location in Ohio, a state with a mix of industrial and agricultural land, demonstrates the growing adoption of solar energy in the Midwest. The facility's output feeds into the local grid, providing clean energy to the community.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Clyde Solar Array have a low environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar panels can affect local ecosystems and visual landscapes. In Ohio, solar farms are often sited on agricultural or brownfield land, balancing energy production with land conservation. Grid integration challenges are minimal at this scale.
Frequently asked questions
Clyde Solar Array is located in Clyde, Ohio, United States, at coordinates 41.3194 N, -82.9843 W.
Clyde Solar Array has a capacity of 2.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Clyde Solar Array is owned by AEP Onsite Partners, a company specializing in onsite renewable energy solutions.
Solar energy in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy adoption.
Clyde Solar Array generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping Ohio meet its RPS targets for renewable energy.