Overview
Nash 97 Solar LLC is a 5.2 MW solar PV facility in North Carolina, United States, owned by Cypress Creek Renewables. The plant contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Nash 97 Solar LLC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in North Carolina, United States. With a capacity of 5.2 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation typical of distributed generation projects in the region. The plant is owned by Cypress Creek Renewables, a major developer of solar projects across the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax incentives for renewable energy, and North Carolina's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requiring utilities to source a portion of their electricity from renewables. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels, with no emissions during operation. Nash 97 Solar LLC contributes to the local grid by supplying clean energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and supporting North Carolina's transition to a more sustainable energy mix. The plant's location in the southeastern US benefits from ample solar resource, making it a viable contributor to the state's renewable energy goals.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Nash 97 Solar LLC have minimal environmental impact during operation, producing 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 or marginal lands to minimize ecological disruption. The facility's relatively small scale reduces its visual footprint and land-use intensity.
Frequently asked questions
Nash 97 Solar LLC is located in North Carolina, United States, at coordinates 35.849300, -78.211500.
Nash 97 Solar LLC has a capacity of 5.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Nash 97 Solar LLC is owned by Cypress Creek Renewables, a leading solar developer in the United States.
Solar projects in North Carolina operate under the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires utilities to obtain a percentage of electricity from renewable sources, and the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax credits for solar energy.
Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials in solar panels. When sunlight strikes the panels, it excites electrons, generating direct current (DC) electricity, which is then converted to alternating current (AC) for grid use.