Overview
Improvement Dst No. 4 is a 1.1 MW solar PV facility in Kern County, California, owned by the Kern County Water Agency and currently operational.
Improvement Dst No. 4 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Kern County, California, United States. With a capacity of 1.1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that contributes to the local renewable energy supply. The facility is owned by the Kern County Water Agency and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targeting 60% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV is a well-established technology in California, benefiting from strong state-level incentives and net metering policies. The 1.1 MW capacity places this facility in the small-scale category, typical for community or agricultural solar projects. As a solar PV installation, Improvement Dst No. 4 generates clean electricity without direct emissions, supporting California's grid decarbonization goals. The facility's location in Kern County, a region with high solar irradiance, ensures efficient energy production. Its operation by a water agency highlights the integration of renewable energy with water infrastructure, contributing to sustainable resource management.
Environmental context
Kern County, California, features a semi-arid climate with abundant sunshine, making it highly suitable for solar energy generation. Solar PV installations like Improvement Dst No. 4 have minimal land-use impact when sited on previously developed or agricultural land, and they produce no air or water pollution during operation. The facility supports local renewable energy targets and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Frequently asked questions
Improvement Dst No. 4 is located in Kern County, California, United States, at coordinates 35.402800, -119.038600.
Improvement Dst No. 4 has a solar PV capacity of 1.1 MW, making it a small-scale solar installation.
The facility is owned by the Kern County Water Agency, a public agency in California.
Solar PV in California benefits from the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targeting 60% renewable energy by 2030, as well as federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting climate change mitigation.