Overview
FastSun 13 CSG is a 1 MW operational solar PV facility in Minnesota, United States, owned by Altus Power America Management LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US IRA and state RPS.
FastSun 13 CSG is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Minnesota, United States, with an operational capacity of 1 MW. The facility is owned by Altus Power America Management LLC and is part of the growing community solar garden (CSG) model in the state. This scale places it in the small-scale solar category, typical for community or distributed generation projects. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, benefiting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Minnesota's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires 50% renewable electricity by 2040. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 1 MW, FastSun 13 CSG can power approximately 200 homes annually. The plant is grid-connected, feeding clean energy into the local distribution network. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants compared to fossil fuel generation. As a solar installation, it has minimal water usage and no direct emissions during operation. The site's location in Minnesota ensures good solar resource availability, supporting the state's transition to a cleaner energy grid.
Environmental context
Minnesota's solar resource is moderate but sufficient for effective PV generation. Solar farms like FastSun 13 CSG require land use, which can impact local habitats, but ground-mounted systems can be designed to minimize ecological disruption. The facility's small footprint reduces visual and land-use impacts compared to larger installations, and it supports grid decarbonization without water consumption or air emissions.
Frequently asked questions
FastSun 13 CSG is located in Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 45.841700, -95.148000.
FastSun 13 CSG has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV facility.
FastSun 13 CSG is owned by Altus Power America Management LLC.
Solar PV in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), such as Minnesota's 50% renewable target by 2040.
As a community solar garden, FastSun 13 CSG provides local clean energy, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and helps Minnesota meet its RPS targets.