Overview
Bolton PV is a 4.9 MW solar photovoltaic facility in Massachusetts, United States. Operated by Main Street Power, it contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Bolton PV is a solar photovoltaic power plant located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 4.9 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is owned by Main Street Power and is currently operational. The plant 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 share of electricity from renewable sources, and solar PV facilities like Bolton PV help meet these targets. The technology used is standard solar PV, converting sunlight directly into electricity. Environmentally, Bolton PV contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Solar PV has minimal visual impact compared to other renewables, and the facility's location in Massachusetts benefits from net metering policies that support distributed generation. The plant plays a role in the state's transition to a cleaner energy grid.
Environmental context
Massachusetts has a strong commitment to renewable energy, with policies like the Renewable Portfolio Standard and net metering. Solar PV installations like Bolton PV help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. The facility's location in a temperate climate with moderate solar insolation is typical for the region, and its small scale minimizes land-use impact.
Frequently asked questions
Bolton PV is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 42.4497, -71.6431.
Bolton PV has a capacity of 4.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Bolton PV is owned by Main Street Power, a company that develops and operates renewable energy projects.
Bolton PV helps Massachusetts meet its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) by generating clean electricity from solar energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Bolton PV operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Massachusetts state policies, including net metering and the Renewable Portfolio Standard.