Overview
Ku'ia Solar is a 2.9 MW solar PV facility in Hawaii, United States, owned by Ku'ia Solar LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US IRA and Hawaii's RPS.
Ku'ia Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Hawaii, United States, with a capacity of 2.9 MW. The plant is owned by Ku'ia Solar LLC and is currently operational, supporting the state's transition to renewable energy. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Hawaii's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 100% renewable electricity by 2045. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at this scale, Ku'ia Solar is a small-to-medium sized installation typical of distributed generation in Hawaii. Environmentally, the plant helps reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Hawaii benefits from high solar irradiance, maximizing energy generation. The facility also supports grid stability and local energy independence, aligning with Hawaii's clean energy goals.
Environmental context
Hawaii's tropical climate and high solar irradiance make it ideal for solar PV generation. The facility reduces land-use impact by utilizing existing open space, and its small scale minimizes visual and ecological disruption. Solar energy avoids air and water pollution associated with fossil fuels, contributing to local environmental quality.
Frequently asked questions
Ku'ia Solar is located in Hawaii, United States, at coordinates 20.8860, -156.6579.
Ku'ia Solar has a capacity of 2.9 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Ku'ia Solar is owned by Ku'ia Solar LLC.
Ku'ia Solar operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Hawaii's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which targets 100% renewable electricity by 2045.
Solar PV generates electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or air pollutants, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.