Overview
GRE Marshan Solar is a 1 MW operational solar PV facility in Minnesota, owned by SoCore Energy LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US IRA framework.
GRE Marshan Solar is a 1 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Minnesota, United States. The plant is owned by SoCore Energy LLC and is currently operational, adding to the region's distributed solar generation capacity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Minnesota's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 26.5% renewable energy by 2025. As a small-scale solar installation, it benefits from federal investment tax credits and net metering policies that support community and commercial solar projects. Environmentally, the plant displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollutants. Its modest size minimizes land-use impact, and solar PV technology has no operational water consumption or noise pollution, making it suitable for integration into rural or suburban landscapes.
Environmental context
Minnesota's solar resources are moderate but sufficient for distributed generation. Small-scale solar PV like GRE Marshan Solar has minimal environmental footprint, with no emissions during operation and low land-use intensity. The facility supports grid decarbonization and aligns with state goals to reduce carbon emissions from the electricity sector.
Frequently asked questions
GRE Marshan Solar is located in Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 44.6922, -92.8169.
GRE Marshan Solar has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The facility is owned by SoCore Energy LLC, a company specializing in solar energy development.
Solar PV in the US benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy adoption.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces air pollution, and has minimal water usage compared to fossil fuel plants.