Overview
Deneb Community Solar is a 1 MW solar PV facility in Minnesota, United States, owned by Geronimo Energy. The plant is operational and contributes to local renewable energy generation.
Deneb Community Solar is a 1 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility located in Minnesota, United States. Owned by Geronimo Energy, the plant is operational and represents a small-scale solar installation within the broader renewable energy landscape of the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Minnesota has a renewable energy standard requiring 25% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025, supporting community solar projects like Deneb. The plant uses solar PV technology, a mature and widely deployed renewable energy source. Deneb Community Solar contributes to the local grid by providing clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As a community solar project, it allows multiple subscribers to benefit from solar energy without installing panels on their own properties. This model enhances energy access and supports Minnesota's renewable energy goals.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Deneb Community Solar have minimal environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar farms can affect local ecosystems, and manufacturing of panels involves resource extraction. In Minnesota, solar projects are often sited on previously disturbed land to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Deneb Community Solar is located in Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 45.404100, -94.831100.
Deneb Community Solar has a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Deneb Community Solar is owned by Geronimo Energy, a renewable energy developer based in the United States.
Minnesota's Renewable Portfolio Standard requires 25% renewable electricity by 2025, and the state has policies supporting community solar gardens, allowing multiple subscribers to benefit from a single solar installation.
Deneb Community Solar generates clean electricity for the local grid, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Minnesota's transition to renewable energy under the state's RPS and federal incentives like the IRA.