Overview
McGrigor Farm Solar is a 5 MW operational solar PV facility in North Carolina, owned by Carolina Solar Energy LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US regulatory framework.
McGrigor Farm Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in North Carolina, United States. With a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation that supports the region's transition to renewable energy. The facility is owned by Carolina Solar Energy LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the US regulatory framework, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). North Carolina has a renewable energy target requiring utilities to source a portion of their electricity from renewables. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to meeting those targets. McGrigor Farm Solar plays a role in diversifying the local energy mix and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a solar installation, it has minimal operational emissions and helps integrate renewable energy into the grid. The facility's location in North Carolina benefits from the state's solar resources and supportive policies for clean energy development.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like McGrigor Farm Solar have a low environmental impact during operation, with no air emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local habitats and agricultural land. In North Carolina, solar development is often sited on previously disturbed land to minimize ecological disruption. The facility's small scale reduces potential visual and land-use impacts.
Frequently asked questions
McGrigor Farm Solar is located in North Carolina, United States, at coordinates 35.019800, -78.350100.
McGrigor Farm Solar has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar PV installation.
McGrigor Farm Solar is owned by Carolina Solar Energy LLC, a company specializing in solar energy development.
Solar energy in the US is supported by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides tax credits, and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) that mandate renewable energy targets.
McGrigor Farm Solar generates clean electricity from sunlight, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping North Carolina meet its renewable energy targets under the state's RPS.