Overview
Fiddler's Canyon #1 is a 3 MW solar PV facility in Utah, United States, owned by SunE Solar XVII Project 1 LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US IRA and state RPS.
Fiddler's Canyon #1 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Utah, United States. With a capacity of 3 MW, it represents a small-scale solar installation typical of distributed generation projects in the region. The facility is owned by SunE Solar XVII Project 1 LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, benefiting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Utah's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which encourages renewable energy development. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to the state's growing solar capacity, which is part of a broader trend toward clean energy in the Intermountain West. Fiddler's Canyon #1 supports local grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in Utah, a state with high solar insolation, ensures efficient energy generation. The facility's small scale minimizes land-use impact and integrates well with existing infrastructure, supporting community energy needs.
Environmental context
Utah's high solar insolation makes it ideal for solar PV, but land-use and visual impacts are considerations. The facility's small scale reduces habitat disruption. Solar energy helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and supports grid integration, though intermittent generation requires balancing with other sources.
Frequently asked questions
Fiddler's Canyon #1 is located in Utah, United States, at coordinates 37.7503, -113.2537.
Fiddler's Canyon #1 has a capacity of 3 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV facility.
The facility is owned by SunE Solar XVII Project 1 LLC.
Solar PV in Utah benefits from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Utah's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which promote renewable energy development.
By generating clean electricity, Fiddler's Canyon #1 reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports grid integration, though solar intermittency requires complementary storage or backup.