Overview
Green Meadow Solar LLC is a 3 MW solar PV facility in Montana, USA, owned by Enerparc Inc. The plant contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and state RPS.
Green Meadow Solar LLC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Montana, United States, with an operational capacity of 3 megawatts (MW). The plant is owned by Enerparc Inc., a global solar developer, and is currently operational. As a small-scale solar installation, it supports local energy generation and grid stability. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax incentives for renewable energy projects, and Montana's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which encourages utilities to source a portion of their electricity from renewables. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant's capacity is typical for community or commercial-scale solar installations. Environmentally, the plant reduces reliance on fossil fuels and contributes to Montana's clean energy goals. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility supports grid integration of renewables and helps diversify the state's energy mix.
Environmental context
Montana's solar resource is moderate, with ample open land suitable for solar installations. Solar PV plants like Green Meadow Solar help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuel generation. Land-use impacts are managed through site selection, and the facility's small scale minimizes visual and ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Green Meadow Solar LLC is located in Montana, United States, at coordinates 46.6945, -112.0636.
The facility has a capacity of 3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by Enerparc Inc., a global solar developer with projects in multiple countries.
Solar PV projects in the USA benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which mandate a percentage of electricity from renewables.
Solar PV generates electricity with no direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Land use and visual impacts are managed through careful site selection and design.