Overview
Milford Solar Farm (NJ) LLC is a 7.5 MW solar PV facility in New Jersey, USA, owned by NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Milford Solar Farm (NJ) LLC is a solar photovoltaic facility located in New Jersey, United States. With a capacity of 7.5 MW, it operates as a medium-scale solar installation within the state's growing renewable energy sector. The facility is owned by NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of New Jersey's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a significant share of electricity from renewable sources. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant contributes to the state's goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2050. The 7.5 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for utility solar installations in the US. Environmentally, the Milford Solar Farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Solar farms require land use but have minimal operational emissions. The facility supports grid stability by feeding renewable energy into the local distribution network, aligning with New Jersey's Energy Master Plan for a sustainable energy future.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Milford Solar Farm require land area for panel installation, which can impact local land use and visual aesthetics. However, they produce no direct emissions during operation, contributing to reduced air pollution and carbon footprint. In New Jersey, solar development is encouraged through incentives and RPS targets, balancing environmental benefits with land-use considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Milford Solar Farm (NJ) LLC is located in New Jersey, United States, at coordinates 40.615000, -75.156500.
The facility has a capacity of 7.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources.
New Jersey's RPS requires a percentage of electricity to come from renewable sources, driving development of solar farms like Milford Solar Farm through incentives and compliance markets.
Solar PV facilities generate electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. They also have low water usage compared to conventional power plants.