Overview
Martin Limestone Solar Array is a 1 MW solar PV facility in Pennsylvania, USA, owned by Sunstream Energy LLC. It contributes to the region's renewable energy capacity.
Martin Limestone Solar Array is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Pennsylvania, United States. With a capacity of 1 megawatt, it represents a small-scale solar installation typical of distributed generation projects in the state. The facility is owned by Sunstream Energy LLC and is currently operational. The solar array operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax incentives for renewable energy, and Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) requiring a percentage of electricity from renewable sources. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to the state's renewable energy mix. As a small-scale solar installation, the Martin Limestone Solar Array has minimal environmental impact, with no emissions during operation. It supports local energy needs and helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location in Pennsylvania benefits from the state's solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) market, which incentivizes solar generation.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like this one have low environmental impact, with no air or water emissions during operation. They require land use but can be integrated into existing landscapes. In Pennsylvania, solar development supports the state's renewable energy goals and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector.
Frequently asked questions
Martin Limestone Solar Array is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 40.1078 N, -76.0617 W.
The facility has a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The facility is owned by Sunstream Energy LLC, a company involved in renewable energy development.
Solar PV in Pennsylvania benefits from the state's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) and federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including investment tax credits.
By generating clean electricity, the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports Pennsylvania's renewable energy targets under the AEPS.