Overview
Kinder Morgan Fordham is a 1.7 MW solar PV facility in New York, United States, owned by EnterSolar. The plant contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Clean Energy Standard.
Kinder Morgan Fordham is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in New York, United States. With a capacity of 1.7 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The plant is owned by EnterSolar, a developer focused on commercial and industrial solar projects. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of New York's Clean Energy Standard, which mandates 70% renewable electricity by 2030. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant contributes to the state's distributed generation capacity. The 1.7 MW scale is typical for rooftop or ground-mounted commercial solar arrays. Operationally, the plant feeds into the local grid, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. New York's renewable portfolio standard and federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) have driven growth in solar installations. The facility's location in the New York metropolitan area supports urban clean energy transition and reduces transmission losses.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Kinder Morgan Fordham have minimal environmental impact during operation, producing no emissions. However, land use for ground-mounted arrays can affect local habitats. In urban settings, rooftop solar avoids land-use conflicts. The facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Kinder Morgan Fordham is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 40.5426, -74.2366.
The facility has a capacity of 1.7 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by EnterSolar, a company specializing in commercial and industrial solar projects.
New York's Clean Energy Standard requires 70% renewable electricity by 2030, supported by the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and net metering policies.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reducing air pollution and dependence on fossil fuels. It also has low water usage compared to conventional power plants.