Overview
Grassland 1&2 Solar Project is a 2.5 MW operational solar PV facility in Yolo County, California, owned by Yolo County. It contributes to local renewable energy generation.
Grassland 1&2 Solar Project is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Yolo County, California, United States. With a capacity of 2.5 megawatts (MW), it is a small-scale solar installation that supports the county's renewable energy portfolio. The facility is owned by Yolo County and is currently operational. The project operates under California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates that 60% of electricity come from renewable sources by 2030 and 100% by 2045. As a solar PV installation, it benefits from the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides a 30% tax credit for solar projects. The facility's capacity of 2.5 MW is typical for community or municipal solar projects. Environmentally, the Grassland 1&2 Solar Project helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV systems have minimal water usage and low operational emissions. The facility's location in California's Central Valley provides high solar irradiance, maximizing energy generation. It also supports local energy resilience and reduces strain on the grid during peak demand periods.
Environmental context
The Grassland 1&2 Solar Project is situated in Yolo County, California, within the Central Valley region. This area experiences high solar insolation, making it ideal for solar energy generation. Solar farms in this region can impact local wildlife and land use, but proper siting and mitigation measures can minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
The Grassland 1&2 Solar Project is located in Yolo County, California, United States, at coordinates 38.5003° N, -121.6942° W.
The Grassland 1&2 Solar Project has a capacity of 2.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The Grassland 1&2 Solar Project is owned by Yolo County, a local government entity in California.
Solar projects in California benefit from the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targeting 100% clean electricity by 2045, and the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which provides a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar installations.
The project generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV systems have minimal water use and low operational emissions, contributing to California's climate goals.