Overview
Danville is a 6 MW solar PV facility in Virginia, United States, owned by Terraform Arcadia. It contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and Virginia's Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Danville is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Danville, Virginia, United States. With a capacity of 6 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale solar installation owned by Terraform Arcadia. The plant is operational and feeds renewable electricity into the local grid. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which provides tax incentives for solar energy, and Virginia's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) which mandates a transition to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050. Solar PV technology is well-established in the region, with Danville contributing to the state's growing solar capacity. Danville's solar generation helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports grid stability in the region. The facility's location in Virginia aligns with the state's aggressive renewable energy targets, and its output displaces greenhouse gas emissions from conventional power plants.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Danville have minimal operational emissions but require land for panel installation. In Virginia, solar development must balance with agricultural and forested land use. The facility's location in a temperate climate ensures consistent solar irradiance, supporting reliable generation. Grid integration is managed through net metering and interconnection standards under state policy.
Frequently asked questions
The Danville solar PV facility is located in Danville, Virginia, United States.
The Danville solar plant has a capacity of 6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
The Danville solar facility is owned by Terraform Arcadia, a renewable energy company.
Solar PV in Virginia is supported by the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which mandates 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050 and includes a Renewable Portfolio Standard.
The Danville solar plant generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. It supports Virginia's renewable energy goals and grid stability.