Overview
Kearsarge Uxbridge is a 1.9 MW solar PV facility in Massachusetts, USA, owned by Kearsarge Uxbridge LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Kearsarge Uxbridge is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 1.9 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is owned by Kearsarge Uxbridge LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, benefiting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a increasing share of renewable electricity. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to the state's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a small solar installation, Kearsarge Uxbridge helps diversify the local energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. It generates clean electricity for the grid, supporting community energy needs and contributing to environmental sustainability by offsetting carbon emissions.
Environmental context
Massachusetts has a strong commitment to renewable energy, with policies like the RPS driving solar adoption. Solar PV facilities like Kearsarge Uxbridge have minimal environmental impact during operation, though land use and visual impacts are considerations. The facility's location in a temperate climate with moderate solar insolation supports efficient energy generation.
Frequently asked questions
Kearsarge Uxbridge is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 42.1035, -71.5976.
Kearsarge Uxbridge has a capacity of 1.9 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV facility.
Kearsarge Uxbridge is owned by Kearsarge Uxbridge LLC.
Solar PV in Massachusetts benefits from the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provide incentives for renewable energy development.
Kearsarge Uxbridge generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions, supporting Massachusetts' climate goals.