Overview
Greenfield Solar Park is a 2.8 MW solar PV facility in Indiana, United States, owned by Indiana Municipal Power Agency. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Greenfield Solar Park is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Indiana, United States. With a capacity of 2.8 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation owned by the Indiana Municipal Power Agency. The facility is operational and supports local renewable energy generation. 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). Indiana's RPS is voluntary, but the IRA provides tax incentives for solar projects. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant contributes to diversifying the energy mix in the region. Greenfield Solar Park plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting grid stability. As a distributed energy resource, it helps meet local energy demand and aligns with broader goals of increasing renewable energy capacity in the United States.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Greenfield Solar Park have low environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local habitats. In Indiana, agricultural land conversion is a consideration. The facility's small scale minimizes visual and ecological disruption, and it supports clean energy transition.
Frequently asked questions
Greenfield Solar Park is located in Indiana, United States, at coordinates 39.7938, -85.8165.
Greenfield Solar Park has a capacity of 2.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Greenfield Solar Park is owned by Indiana Municipal Power Agency, a public power utility serving Indiana communities.
Solar energy in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Indiana has a voluntary RPS goal.
Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials. It is a clean, renewable energy source with no emissions during operation.