Overview
The EE Waianae Solar Project is a 28.3 MW solar PV facility located in Waianae, Hawaii, United States. It is owned by EE Waianae Solar Project LLC and is currently operational.
The EE Waianae Solar Project is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Waianae, Hawaii, United States. With a capacity of 28.3 MW, it represents a medium-scale solar installation contributing to Hawaii's renewable energy portfolio. The facility is owned by EE Waianae Solar Project LLC and is currently operational. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials. In Hawaii, solar energy is a key component of the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2045. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax incentives for solar projects, and benefits from Hawaii's favorable solar resource and net metering policies. The EE Waianae Solar Project helps reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and supports grid stability in Oahu. By generating clean electricity, it displaces greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to Hawaii's goal of achieving a fully renewable energy grid. The facility also supports local energy resilience and economic development.
Environmental context
Located in Waianae on the island of Oahu, the facility operates in a tropical climate with high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The project's land use involves converting undeveloped or agricultural land to energy production, which can impact local ecosystems. However, solar PV has minimal water use and no air emissions during operation, offering environmental benefits over fossil fuel generation. The facility's location near coastal areas requires consideration of storm and sea-level rise risks.
Frequently asked questions
The EE Waianae Solar Project is located in Waianae, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, United States.
The EE Waianae Solar Project has a capacity of 28.3 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The EE Waianae Solar Project is owned by EE Waianae Solar Project LLC.
Solar projects in the U.S. benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides investment tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Hawaii's RPS targets 100% renewable electricity by 2045.
The project generates clean electricity from solar energy, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and helping Hawaii achieve its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045.