Green Meadows Solar PV Facility, United States

Green Meadows is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United States, with coordinates 41.6694° N, -70.5319° W. The plant has a capacity of 3.5 MW, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar installations. It is owned by Altus Power America Management LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Solar PV is the dominant technology for utility-scale solar in the U.S., benefiting from federal investment tax credits and declining costs. The 3.5 MW capacity indicates a local or community-scale project, typical for distributed generation or small utility plants. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impacts are considerations. The facility supports grid integration of renewables, aligning with U.S. goals to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035.

The facility is located in a region with moderate solar insolation, suitable for solar PV generation. Solar energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting carbon emissions. Land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems, but ground-mounted systems can be designed to minimize disturbance. The plant's small scale limits its environmental footprint.