Overview
Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings LLC is a 202.5 MW solar PV facility in California, United States, owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals.
Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings LLC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in California, United States, with a capacity of 202.5 megawatts (MW). The facility is owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc. and is currently operational, playing a significant role in the region's renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 60% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2045. Solar PV technology is well-suited to California's abundant sunshine, and this facility's scale places it in the large-scale category, typical for utility-grade solar projects in the state. Environmentally, the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. It also supports grid stability and local energy independence. The project's location in California's Central Valley leverages high solar irradiance while minimizing land-use conflicts, as the area is already developed for agricultural and industrial purposes.
Environmental context
California's Central Valley has high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The facility's location minimizes visual and land-use impacts by utilizing previously disturbed land. Solar energy production here displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. The project also supports California's ambitious renewable energy targets, contributing to grid decarbonization.
Frequently asked questions
Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings LLC is located in California, United States, at coordinates 36.5812, -120.3796, in the Central Valley region.
The facility has a capacity of 202.5 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The facility is owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc., a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc.
The facility operates under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires 60% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2045.
The facility generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. It also supports California's grid decarbonization goals.