Overview
IOS - MEW Phase 1 is a 4.1 MW solar PV facility in Maine, United States, owned by IGS ORIX Solar I LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
IOS - MEW Phase 1 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Maine, United States. With a capacity of 4.1 megawatts (MW), it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation that supports local clean energy generation. The facility is owned by IGS ORIX Solar I LLC and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax incentives for renewable energy, and Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requiring a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to the state's growing solar capacity. Environmentally, the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar farms like this one have minimal water usage and low operational emissions, though they require land for panel installation. The plant's location in Maine benefits from the state's supportive policies for renewable energy development.
Environmental context
Maine's renewable energy landscape is shaped by its Renewable Portfolio Standard, which targets 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Solar PV installations like IOS - MEW Phase 1 help meet this goal while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's land use is typical for ground-mounted solar, with panels arranged to capture sunlight efficiently. Solar energy has minimal water consumption and no air emissions during operation, contributing to local environmental quality.
Frequently asked questions
IOS - MEW Phase 1 is located in the state of Maine, United States, at coordinates 44.804000, -69.838000.
The facility has a capacity of 4.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by IGS ORIX Solar I LLC.
Solar PV in Maine operates under the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates increasing renewable energy use, and the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax credits for solar installations.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has minimal water usage, contributing to cleaner air and water.