Overview
Morgan Community Solar is a 3 MW operational solar PV facility in the United States. It contributes to local renewable energy generation and grid sustainability.
Morgan Community Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United States, with coordinates 44.4132° N, -94.9076° W. The plant has an operational capacity of 3 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar PV installations. It is owned and operated by Morgan Community Solar and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and various state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). These policies support the deployment of solar energy through tax credits and renewable energy targets. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant contributes to the growing distributed generation capacity in the region. Environmentally, the plant provides clean energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. It supports local grid stability and may serve community energy needs. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, and solar PV generally has low visual and ecological impact compared to other energy sources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of the United States, where solar PV development can utilize open land without significant land-use conflicts. Solar energy generation reduces air pollution and carbon emissions, contributing to climate change mitigation. The region's solar resource is moderate, and the plant supports local renewable energy goals.
Frequently asked questions
Morgan Community Solar is located in the United States at coordinates 44.4132° N, -94.9076° W.
Morgan Community Solar has an installed capacity of 3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Morgan Community Solar is owned and operated by Morgan Community Solar.
Solar PV 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 generation.
Solar PV generates electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or air pollutants, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change. It also has low water usage and land impact when sited appropriately.