Overview
Farrington Farm is a 1 MW operational solar PV facility in North Carolina, owned by Farrington Solar Farm LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Farrington Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in North Carolina, United States. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean energy into the local grid. The facility is owned by Farrington Solar Farm LLC and is currently operational. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials. North Carolina has a strong solar market, supported by the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) which requires utilities to source a portion of their electricity from renewable sources. The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has also driven solar deployment across the country. As a distributed energy resource, Farrington Farm helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports grid stability. Small solar installations like this one are increasingly common in rural and suburban areas, providing local economic benefits and contributing to the state's clean energy goals.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Farrington Farm have a low environmental footprint during operation, producing no emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems and agricultural land. In North Carolina, solar development often occurs on former farmland, requiring careful siting to minimize habitat disruption. The facility's small scale reduces visual and land-use impacts compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
Farrington Farm is located in North Carolina, United States, at coordinates 35.832800, -79.025000.
Farrington Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility that generates electricity from sunlight.
Farrington Farm has a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), which can power approximately 200 homes annually.
North Carolina's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires utilities to obtain 12.5% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2021, with solar playing a key role. The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) also provides financial incentives for solar installations.
Solar PV facilities produce no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have a low water footprint. They contribute to climate change mitigation and air quality improvement.