Overview
Jewish Community Center PV is a 1.1 MW solar photovoltaic installation in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. Owned by Main Street Power, it contributes to local renewable energy generation.
Jewish Community Center PV is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. With a capacity of 1.1 megawatts, it represents a small-scale solar installation typical of community-oriented renewable energy projects in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Arizona's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requiring 15% renewable energy by 2025. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this installation contributes to the state's renewable energy goals. As a community-based solar project, Jewish Community Center PV supports local energy needs and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its operation aligns with broader efforts to expand solar capacity in Arizona, which benefits from high solar irradiance and favorable policies for distributed generation.
Environmental context
Arizona's desert climate provides high solar irradiance, making solar PV installations like this one highly efficient. The facility's location in a suburban area minimizes land-use conflicts, though solar farms can impact local ecosystems through land clearing. Grid integration of distributed solar is supported by net metering policies, but variability requires grid management.
Frequently asked questions
Jewish Community Center PV is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, at coordinates 33.6031, -111.9247.
The facility has a capacity of 1.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The facility is owned by Main Street Power, a company specializing in solar energy projects.
Arizona's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires 15% renewable energy by 2025, and the federal Inflation Reduction Act provides tax incentives for solar installations.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It also helps meet renewable energy targets and can lower electricity costs.