Overview
Enerparc CA2 LLC is a 1.5 MW solar PV facility in California, United States, owned by Enerparc Inc. The plant contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US IRA and California RPS.
Enerparc CA2 LLC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in California, United States. With a capacity of 1.5 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports the state's growing renewable energy sector. The plant is owned by Enerparc Inc., a developer of solar energy projects. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 60% renewable electricity by 2030. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant contributes to grid-connected distributed generation. The plant's location in California benefits from high solar irradiance, maximizing energy production. As a small-scale solar facility, it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports local energy independence. The electricity generated is fed into the grid, contributing to the state's clean energy goals.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Enerparc CA2 LLC have minimal environmental impact during operation, though land use and visual impacts are considerations. In California, solar development is often sited on previously disturbed lands to reduce ecological disruption. The facility's small footprint limits habitat fragmentation, and the clean energy produced displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Enerparc CA2 LLC is located in California, United States, at coordinates 39.6990, -122.1756.
Enerparc CA2 LLC has a capacity of 1.5 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Enerparc CA2 LLC is owned by Enerparc Inc., a company specializing in solar energy development.
Solar PV in the United States is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), such as California's RPS targeting 60% renewable electricity by 2030.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has low operational water use. Proper siting minimizes land-use impacts.