Overview
Hartmann Project CSG is a 1 MW operational solar PV facility in Minnesota, United States, owned by Hartmann Community Solar LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Hartmann Project CSG is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Minnesota, United States. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation typical of community solar gardens that provide local renewable energy to subscribers. The facility is owned by Hartmann Community Solar LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, benefiting from federal incentives such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Minnesota's RPS requires 26.5% renewable energy by 2025, driving demand for solar projects like this one. The 1 MW scale is common for community solar projects, which are designed to serve multiple customers who cannot install solar on their own properties. Environmentally, the Hartmann Project CSG helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV has minimal water usage and low operational emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local habitats; community solar projects often utilize previously disturbed land or dual-use agricultural practices to mitigate this. The facility supports grid integration of renewables and contributes to Minnesota's clean energy goals.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Hartmann Project CSG have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no direct emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems and agricultural land. In Minnesota, community solar projects are often sited on marginal or previously disturbed land to minimize impact. The facility supports the state's transition to renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to climate change mitigation.
Frequently asked questions
Hartmann Project CSG is located in Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 45.4936, -94.1134.
Hartmann Project CSG has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV facility.
Hartmann Project CSG is owned by Hartmann Community Solar LLC.
Solar PV in the US benefits from the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), such as Minnesota's 26.5% renewable target by 2025.
A 1 MW solar PV facility generates clean electricity with no direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Land use is the primary environmental consideration, but community solar projects often use previously disturbed land.