Overview
Masser Farms Realty Solar is a 1 MW operational solar PV facility in Pennsylvania, USA, owned by Masser Farms Realty Ltd. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards.
Masser Farms Realty Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Pennsylvania, United States. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is owned by Masser Farms Realty Ltd and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax incentives for solar energy, and Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (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 capacity. Environmentally, the facility generates clean electricity without direct emissions, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Its small scale minimizes land-use impact, and it supports grid integration of distributed renewable energy. The facility plays a role in Pennsylvania's transition to a cleaner energy mix.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Pennsylvania, where solar energy development can utilize open land without significant land-use conflicts. Solar PV installations have minimal visual impact at this scale and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The region's grid benefits from distributed generation, though small-scale solar requires careful integration to maintain stability.
Frequently asked questions
Masser Farms Realty Solar is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 40.6406, -76.6054.
The facility has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Masser Farms Realty Ltd.
The facility operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act and Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards, which promote renewable energy development.
Solar PV panels convert sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials, providing clean energy without emissions.