Overview
Farley Road Community Solar is a 1.9 MW solar PV facility in the United States, owned by Farley Road Solar LLC. It contributes to local renewable energy generation.
Farley Road Community Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United States, with coordinates approximately 42.1°N, -72.0°W. The plant has a capacity of 1.9 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for solar installations. It is owned by Farley Road Solar LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and various state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant contributes to the growing distributed solar capacity in the region. The 1.9 MW capacity is typical for community solar projects, which allow multiple subscribers to benefit from a single installation. As a community solar project, Farley Road Community Solar provides local clean energy access to residents or businesses, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It supports grid integration of renewable energy and helps meet state renewable energy targets. The environmental benefit includes displacement of greenhouse gas emissions and reduced air pollution compared to conventional power sources.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Farley Road Community Solar have minimal operational emissions but require land use for panel placement. In the northeastern US, solar projects can impact local ecosystems through land conversion, but community solar often utilizes previously disturbed or dual-use land. The facility's small scale reduces visual and land-use impact compared to utility-scale plants.
Frequently asked questions
Farley Road Community Solar is located in the United States, with approximate coordinates 42.1°N, -72.0°W. It operates within the US regulatory framework.
Farley Road Community Solar has a capacity of 1.9 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV installation typical of community solar projects.
The facility is owned by Farley Road Solar LLC, a private entity that develops and operates solar energy projects.
Solar PV in the US benefits from the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that require utilities to source a percentage of electricity from renewables.
Community solar projects are smaller (typically under 5 MW) and allow multiple subscribers to purchase or lease a portion of the generated electricity, providing access to solar energy for renters or those without suitable rooftops.