Overview
E. Goenner Project CSG is a 1 MW solar PV facility in Minnesota, United States, owned by E. Goenner Community Solar LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under community solar programs.
E. Goenner Project CSG is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Minnesota, United States. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation typical of community solar gardens that provide local renewable energy to subscribers. The facility is owned by E. Goenner Community Solar LLC and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, benefiting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Minnesota's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires 26.5% renewable energy by 2025. Community solar projects like this one are supported by state-level policies that allow multiple customers to share the benefits of a single solar array. As a community solar project, E. Goenner Project CSG helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports grid integration of distributed solar generation. It contributes to local energy resilience and provides subscribers with potential cost savings on electricity bills, aligning with broader environmental goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental context
Minnesota's solar resources are moderate, with annual insolation supporting distributed generation. Solar PV installations like this one have minimal land-use impact when sited on previously developed land. They produce no emissions during operation and help displace fossil fuel generation, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions. Community solar projects also promote energy equity by allowing renters and low-income households to access renewable energy.
Frequently asked questions
E. Goenner Project CSG is located in Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 45.464, -94.091.
The facility has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by E. Goenner Community Solar LLC.
Minnesota's Community Solar Garden program, established under the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard, allows multiple subscribers to benefit from a single solar array. The federal Inflation Reduction Act also provides tax incentives for solar projects.
Community solar reduces greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel electricity. It also promotes energy equity by enabling renters and low-income households to access renewable energy without installing panels on their property.