Overview
Boutillier Solar LLC CSG is a 2.9 MW solar PV facility in Massachusetts, USA, owned by 38 Degrees North LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Boutillier Solar LLC CSG is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 2.9 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean energy into the local grid. The facility is owned by 38 Degrees North LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a increasing share of renewable electricity. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant contributes to the state's target of 40% renewable energy by 2030. As a community solar project (CSG), Boutillier Solar provides local subscribers with access to solar energy without requiring rooftop panels. This model supports grid integration and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with Massachusetts' climate goals. The facility's location in central Massachusetts benefits from moderate solar irradiance, typical for the northeastern US.
Environmental context
Massachusetts has a strong policy framework for renewable energy, including the RPS and the Clean Energy Standard. Solar PV installations like Boutillier Solar help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems and agricultural land. The facility's small scale minimizes visual and land-use impacts, and it supports grid stability by generating electricity during peak demand periods.
Frequently asked questions
Boutillier Solar LLC CSG is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 42.219000, -71.891000.
The facility has a capacity of 2.9 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by 38 Degrees North LLC.
Solar PV in Massachusetts benefits from the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provide incentives and mandates for renewable energy deployment.
As a community solar project, it provides local subscribers with solar energy, reducing demand on fossil fuel generation and supporting grid stability.