Overview
Lake Pleasant WTP is a 6.5 MW solar PV facility in Arizona, USA, owned by Solar Star Arizona III LLC. It supports renewable energy generation for the local grid.
Lake Pleasant WTP is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Arizona, United States, with a capacity of 6.5 megawatts. The plant is owned by Solar Star Arizona III LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio. 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 plant's scale is considered small to medium for the sector. As a solar installation, Lake Pleasant WTP helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports grid stability by providing clean energy. Its location in Arizona benefits from high solar irradiance, maximizing energy production. The facility plays a role in the state's transition to renewable energy sources.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Lake Pleasant WTP have minimal environmental impact compared to fossil fuel plants. They require land for panel arrays, which can affect local habitats, but in arid regions like Arizona, they can be sited on disturbed or low-value land. The facility contributes to reducing air pollution and water usage associated with conventional power generation.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Pleasant WTP is located in Arizona, United States, at coordinates 33.8206, -112.2400.
Lake Pleasant WTP is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility that generates electricity from sunlight.
The facility has a capacity of 6.5 megawatts (MW), which is considered a small to medium-scale solar installation.
The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax credits and incentives for solar energy projects, making them more economically viable and supporting deployment across the United States.
Arizona's Renewable Portfolio Standard requires utilities to generate 15% of their energy from renewable sources by 2025, encouraging the development of solar facilities like Lake Pleasant WTP.