Overview
Bird Machine Solar Farm is a 3.5 MW solar PV facility in Massachusetts, United States. Owned by Bird Machine Solar Farm LLC, it is operational and contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Bird Machine Solar Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 3.5 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is owned by Bird Machine Solar 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 state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Massachusetts has a strong RPS requiring a significant percentage of electricity from renewable sources, driving demand for solar projects like this one. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to the state's clean energy goals. Bird Machine Solar Farm plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy mix in Massachusetts. As a small-scale solar installation, it helps meet local energy needs and supports grid stability. The facility's location in the northeastern US benefits from moderate solar insolation, and its operation aligns with regional efforts to transition to renewable energy.
Environmental context
Massachusetts has a strong commitment to renewable energy, with policies like the Renewable Portfolio Standard driving solar adoption. Solar farms like Bird Machine Solar Farm help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. The facility's location in a temperate climate with moderate solar resource is typical for the region, and its operation supports local environmental goals.
Frequently asked questions
Bird Machine Solar Farm is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 42.1096, -71.2667.
Bird Machine Solar Farm has a capacity of 3.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Bird Machine Solar Farm is owned by Bird Machine Solar Farm LLC, a limited liability company.
Solar farms in Massachusetts benefit from the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and federal incentives like the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Bird Machine Solar Farm generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Massachusetts' target of 40% renewable energy by 2030.