Overview
Manteca Land PV is a 1 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Manteca, California, United States. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Manteca Land PV is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Manteca, California, United States. With a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is owned by Manteca Land PV LLC and is currently operational. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, a common approach for distributed generation in California. The state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires 60% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2045, driving growth in solar projects like this one. The facility benefits from California's favorable solar insolation and supportive regulatory environment, including net metering and federal Investment Tax Credits (ITC) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As a small-scale solar installation, Manteca Land PV contributes to grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in Manteca, part of San Joaquin County, aligns with California's goal of expanding distributed solar to meet clean energy targets. The plant's electricity helps offset local carbon emissions and supports the state's transition to a low-carbon economy.
Environmental context
Manteca Land PV is situated in California's Central Valley, a region with high solar insolation ideal for photovoltaic generation. The facility's small footprint minimizes land-use impact, and solar PV operations produce no direct emissions. However, solar farms can affect local ecosystems through land conversion and require careful siting to avoid sensitive habitats. The plant's contribution to renewable energy helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Manteca Land PV is located in Manteca, California, United States, at coordinates 37.840100, -121.216200.
Manteca Land PV has a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Manteca Land PV is owned by Manteca Land PV LLC, a private entity.
California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) mandates 60% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2045. The federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides Investment Tax Credits (ITC) for solar projects, supporting facilities like Manteca Land PV.
By generating clean electricity from solar energy, Manteca Land PV reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and supports California's transition to a sustainable energy grid.