Overview
Nationals is a 1 MW solar PV facility in Washington, D.C., owned by Terraform Arcadia. It contributes to the city's renewable energy portfolio under the U.S. regulatory framework.
Nationals is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Washington, D.C., United States. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports the local grid with clean energy. The facility is owned by Terraform Arcadia and is currently operational. The facility operates under the U.S. regulatory framework, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Washington, D.C. has a Renewable Portfolio Standard targeting 100% renewable electricity by 2032, creating a supportive environment for solar PV projects like Nationals. The 1 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for solar PV, typical for urban installations. Environmentally, Nationals contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the Washington, D.C. area. Solar PV has minimal land-use impact compared to other energy sources, and its urban location avoids significant ecological disruption. The facility helps diversify the city's energy mix and supports grid stability during peak demand.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Nationals have low environmental impact during operation, producing no emissions or water use. In urban settings, they utilize existing infrastructure and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The Washington, D.C. area benefits from solar energy's contribution to air quality improvement and climate goals, with minimal land-use conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
The Nationals solar PV facility is located in Washington, D.C., United States, at coordinates 38.874200, -77.006700.
The Nationals solar facility has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The Nationals solar facility is owned by Terraform Arcadia, a renewable energy company.
Solar PV in Washington, D.C. benefits from the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and the District's Renewable Portfolio Standard, which aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2032.
Solar PV facilities produce no emissions during operation, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have minimal land-use impact, especially in urban settings.