Overview
Misenheimer Farm is a 5 MW solar PV facility in North Carolina, USA, owned by Misenheimer Farm LLC. The plant contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and state RPS.
Misenheimer Farm 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 plant is owned by Misenheimer Farm LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and North Carolina's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). The RPS requires investor-owned utilities to generate 12.5% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2021, with solar playing a key role. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the plant's capacity is typical for community or commercial-scale solar projects in the state. Environmentally, the Misenheimer Farm solar facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Solar farms have minimal operational emissions but require land use for panel installation. In North Carolina, solar development has been supported by favorable policies and abundant sunlight, making it a significant contributor to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Environmental context
North Carolina's solar energy development benefits from the state's moderate climate and ample solar resource. Solar PV installations like Misenheimer Farm require land conversion, which can impact local ecosystems and agricultural use. However, the facility's relatively small footprint and low operational emissions make it a low-impact renewable energy source. The plant supports grid decarbonization and aligns with state goals to increase renewable energy penetration.
Frequently asked questions
Misenheimer Farm is located in North Carolina, United States, at coordinates 35.4686, -80.2936.
Misenheimer Farm has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar PV facility.
Misenheimer Farm is owned by Misenheimer Farm LLC.
Solar PV in North Carolina operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a 12.5% renewable energy share by 2021.
Solar PV facilities generate electricity with zero operational emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to climate change mitigation. They require land use but have a low overall environmental footprint.