Overview
265 Pleasant Solar NG LLC is a 2.2 MW solar PV facility in Massachusetts, United States, owned by NuGen Capital Management. The plant is operational and contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
265 Pleasant Solar NG LLC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Massachusetts, United States, with a capacity of 2.2 megawatts (MW). The plant is owned by NuGen Capital Management and is currently operational, adding to the region's distributed solar generation capacity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Massachusetts has a robust RPS requiring a significant share of electricity from renewable sources, supporting the development of small to medium-scale solar projects like this one. As a solar PV installation, the plant generates clean electricity with minimal environmental impact, contributing to grid decarbonization. Its location in Massachusetts aligns with the state's goals for renewable energy adoption and greenhouse gas reduction.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like 265 Pleasant Solar NG LLC have a low environmental footprint, with no emissions during operation. They require land use for panel placement, which can affect local habitats, but in Massachusetts, such projects often utilize previously developed or marginal land. The facility supports the state's transition to renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
265 Pleasant Solar NG LLC is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 42.5814, -71.7622.
The facility has a capacity of 2.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by NuGen Capital Management, a company involved in renewable energy investments.
Solar PV in the US benefits from 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 emissions, but requires land for panels. In Massachusetts, projects often use previously developed land to minimize habitat disruption.