Overview
DSH (CA) - Coalinga State Hospital is a 2 MW solar PV facility in Coalinga, California, owned by Team-Solar Inc. It provides renewable energy to the state hospital campus.
DSH (CA) - Coalinga State Hospital is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Coalinga, California, United States. With a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), it is a small-scale solar installation that supports the energy needs of the Coalinga State Hospital campus. The facility is owned by Team-Solar Inc. and has been operational, contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates that 60% of electricity come from renewable sources by 2030. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this installation likely uses ground-mounted or rooftop panels. The 2 MW capacity is typical for on-site commercial or institutional solar projects, providing a significant portion of the hospital's electricity demand. By generating clean energy on-site, the facility reduces reliance on grid electricity from fossil fuels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions. It also serves as a model for integrating renewable energy into public infrastructure, aligning with California's ambitious climate goals. The solar array contributes to grid stability during peak demand and demonstrates the viability of distributed solar generation.
Environmental context
Coalinga, located in California's Central Valley, experiences abundant sunshine, making solar PV highly effective. The region's agricultural landscape and semi-arid climate mean land use for solar can compete with farming, but on-site installations like this avoid additional land impact. Solar PV has minimal water use and no air emissions, though manufacturing and disposal of panels involve resource use. The facility helps offset grid electricity from natural gas, reducing local air pollution and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Coalinga, California, United States, at coordinates 36.137300, -120.218500.
The solar PV facility has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), typical for an on-site commercial solar installation.
The facility is owned by Team-Solar Inc., a solar energy company.
California's RPS requires 60% renewable electricity by 2030, encouraging projects like this to help meet state targets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Solar PV reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers carbon emissions, and has minimal water use, supporting California's climate goals and improving air quality.