Overview
Industry Solar Power Generation Station 1 LLC is a 1.5 MW solar PV facility in California, USA. Owned by Sustainable Power Group LLC, it contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Industry Solar Power Generation Station 1 LLC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation facility located in California, United States. With a capacity of 1.5 megawatts (MW), it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the local grid. The facility is owned by Sustainable Power Group LLC and is currently operational. The plant utilizes solar PV technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity. In California, solar PV facilities like this one benefit from the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a significant percentage of electricity from renewable sources. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 48 investment tax credit (ITC) and California's net metering policies, which support distributed solar generation. This solar installation contributes to California's ambitious renewable energy goals, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. While small in scale, it represents the growing trend of distributed solar generation that enhances grid resilience and provides clean energy to local communities. The facility's location in the Mojave Desert region benefits from high solar irradiance, optimizing energy production.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mojave Desert region of California, an area with high solar irradiance ideal for solar PV generation. Solar energy production here avoids water consumption for cooling compared to thermal plants and reduces air emissions. However, large-scale solar farms can impact desert ecosystems and wildlife; this small facility likely has minimal land-use impact. The region's sunny climate supports consistent energy output.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in California, United States, at coordinates 34.553100, -117.456900, in the Mojave Desert region.
The facility has a capacity of 1.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Sustainable Power Group LLC, a company specializing in renewable energy projects.
California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires utilities to source 60% of electricity from renewables by 2030, and the U.S. federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) provides a 26% tax credit for solar installations.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions or water consumption for cooling, reducing air pollution and conserving water resources compared to fossil fuel plants.