Overview
Colon PV is a 1.3 MW solar photovoltaic facility in Los Angeles, California, owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. It contributes to the city's renewable energy portfolio.
Colon PV is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Los Angeles, California, United States. With a capacity of 1.3 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports the local grid with clean energy. The facility is owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), a major municipal utility. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 60% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2045. As a solar PV facility, it benefits from the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The technology uses photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into electricity, with no emissions during operation. Colon PV contributes to Los Angeles's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy capacity. While small in scale, it represents the distributed solar model that helps urban areas integrate clean energy. The facility's location in an industrial or urban area minimizes land-use conflicts and supports local energy resilience.
Environmental context
Los Angeles has a semi-arid climate with abundant sunshine, making solar PV highly effective. The facility's urban location reduces land-use impact compared to large-scale solar farms. Solar energy generation displaces fossil fuel electricity, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. However, solar panels require water for cleaning in dry regions, and end-of-life panel disposal poses waste management challenges.
Frequently asked questions
Colon PV is located in Los Angeles, California, United States, at coordinates 33.7927 N, -118.2524 W.
Colon PV has a capacity of 1.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Colon PV is owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), a municipal utility serving the city of Los Angeles.
California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires 60% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2045. The federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides tax credits for solar installations.
Colon PV generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Its urban location minimizes land-use impact.