Overview
Cedarville CSG is a 2.5 MW operational solar PV facility in Massachusetts, United States, owned by Altus Power America Management LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Cedarville CSG is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Massachusetts, United States, with an operational capacity of 2.5 megawatts (MW). The facility is owned by Altus Power America Management LLC and is classified as a community solar garden (CSG), providing local access to solar energy. This scale places it in the small-to-medium range for solar PV installations in the US. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a increasing percentage of electricity from renewable sources. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the 2.5 MW capacity can power approximately 500 homes annually. The plant is grid-connected, feeding clean energy into the local distribution network. Environmentally, Cedarville CSG supports Massachusetts' transition to a low-carbon energy system by displacing fossil fuel generation. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impacts are considerations. The facility's location in a coastal area may also involve ecological considerations, but no specific protected areas are identified. Overall, it contributes to grid decarbonization and community energy resilience.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a coastal region of Massachusetts, where solar PV development supports state renewable energy targets. Solar installations can affect local land use and visual landscapes, but they produce no air or water emissions during operation. The area's ecology may include coastal habitats, though no specific sensitive designations are confirmed. Grid integration of solar power requires careful management to balance intermittent generation with demand.
Frequently asked questions
Cedarville CSG is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 41.8027, -70.5498.
Cedarville CSG has an operational capacity of 2.5 megawatts (MW), typical for a community solar garden.
The facility is owned by Altus Power America Management LLC, a leading commercial solar provider in the US.
The IRA provides tax credits and incentives for solar energy, including the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) which covers 30% of project costs, boosting community solar development.
Massachusetts' RPS requires electricity suppliers to source an increasing percentage of power from renewable sources, with a target of 40% by 2030, driving demand for solar PV.