Overview
DE Solar 1725 Drywall Dr is a 1 MW operational solar PV facility in North Carolina, owned by Duke Energy Carolinas LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
DE Solar 1725 Drywall Dr is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in North Carolina, United States. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation owned by Duke Energy Carolinas LLC. The facility is operational and contributes to the local energy grid. As a solar PV plant, it converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor technology. North Carolina has a strong renewable energy framework, including a Renewable Portfolio Standard that encourages solar development. The facility operates under net metering and interconnection policies that support distributed generation. The plant's output helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports grid stability in the region. Solar PV installations like this one play a key role in meeting state renewable energy targets and reducing carbon emissions.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities have minimal environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems. In North Carolina, solar development is often sited on previously disturbed land to minimize ecological disruption. The region's moderate climate supports efficient solar generation.
Frequently asked questions
DE Solar 1725 Drywall Dr is located in North Carolina, United States, near coordinates 35.3261, -80.9967.
The facility has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Duke Energy Carolinas LLC, a major utility in the region.
North Carolina has a Renewable Portfolio Standard requiring utilities to source a percentage of energy from renewables. The state also offers net metering and interconnection standards for solar.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions or water consumption, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.