Overview
Enfield Community Solar is a 1.8 MW solar PV facility in Enfield, New York, United States. It is operational and contributes to local renewable energy generation.
Enfield Community Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Enfield, New York, United States. With a capacity of 1.8 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation typical of community solar projects that provide local clean energy. The facility is operational and owned by Enfield Community Solar. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and New York's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). New York has ambitious renewable energy targets, aiming for 70% renewable electricity by 2030. Community solar projects like this one benefit from state-level incentives and net metering policies that support distributed generation. As a community solar project, Enfield Community Solar allows local residents and businesses to subscribe to solar energy without installing panels on their own properties. This model expands access to renewable energy and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location in upstate New York benefits from moderate solar insolation, contributing to the state's clean energy transition.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of upstate New York, where land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems. However, community solar projects often utilize previously disturbed land or dual-use practices like agrivoltaics. The region's climate supports moderate solar generation, and the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity.
Frequently asked questions
Enfield Community Solar is located in Enfield, New York, United States, at coordinates 42.4533, -76.5948.
Enfield Community Solar has a capacity of 1.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Community solar allows multiple subscribers to benefit from a single solar array. In New York, subscribers receive credits on their electricity bills for the power generated by their share of the facility.
Key regulations include the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax credits for solar, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) like New York's goal of 70% renewable electricity by 2030.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and helps mitigate climate change. It also has low water usage compared to conventional power plants.