Overview
Decatur Co. Solar RES (IN) is a 1.1 MW solar PV facility in Indiana, USA, owned by Hoosier Energy R E C Inc. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US regulatory framework.
Decatur Co. Solar RES (IN) is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Indiana, United States. With a capacity of 1.1 MW, it operates as a small-scale solar installation, contributing to the diversification of the state's energy mix. The facility is owned by Hoosier Energy R E C Inc, a rural electric cooperative. As a solar PV plant, it converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor technology. The facility operates under the US regulatory framework, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax incentives for renewable energy, and Indiana's voluntary Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) goals. Solar PV is a mature technology with low operating costs and minimal fuel price risk. This facility supports local grid stability by generating clean electricity during peak sunlight hours, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It also aligns with Indiana's efforts to increase renewable energy capacity, though the state's RPS is non-binding. The plant's small scale means it has a modest environmental footprint, with typical solar PV considerations including land use and end-of-life panel recycling.
Environmental context
Indiana's solar PV facilities like Decatur Co. Solar RES operate in a region with moderate solar insolation. Environmental considerations include land use for panel arrays, potential habitat disruption, and water use for panel cleaning. However, solar PV has no emissions during operation and contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector.
Frequently asked questions
Decatur Co. Solar RES (IN) is located in Indiana, United States, at coordinates 39.3379 N, -85.5064 W.
The facility has a capacity of 1.1 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Hoosier Energy R E C Inc, a rural electric cooperative serving member utilities in Indiana.
Solar PV in Indiana benefits from the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits and the state's voluntary Renewable Portfolio Standard, which encourages renewable energy adoption.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has a low water footprint compared to conventional power plants.