Overview
Eichtens Community Solar is a 3.9 MW solar PV facility in the United States, owned by Terraform Arcadia. It contributes to renewable energy generation under the US IRA and state RPS frameworks.
Eichtens Community Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United States, with coordinates 45.382700, -92.772500. The plant has a capacity of 3.9 MW and is owned by Terraform Arcadia. It is currently operational, supporting local renewable energy goals. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which drive investment in solar energy. As a community solar project, it allows multiple subscribers to benefit from solar power without installing panels on their own properties. Eichtens Community Solar contributes to grid decarbonization and provides local clean energy access. Its moderate scale supports community energy resilience and aligns with broader US targets for renewable energy expansion.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Eichtens Community Solar have minimal environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local habitats. In the US, siting considerations often include avoiding sensitive ecosystems and agricultural land. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce visual and land-use conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
Eichtens Community Solar is located in the United States at coordinates 45.382700, -92.772500. The specific city and state are not disclosed in public records.
Eichtens Community Solar has a capacity of 3.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale solar PV facility.
Eichtens Community Solar is owned by Terraform Arcadia, a company that develops and operates renewable energy projects.
Community solar projects like Eichtens benefit from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which provide tax incentives and mandates for renewable energy adoption.
By generating 3.9 MW of solar power, Eichtens Community Solar helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, supports grid decarbonization, and provides clean energy access to multiple subscribers under community solar programs.