Overview
Dartmouth Solar is a 1.6 MW solar PV facility in Massachusetts, United States, owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc. The plant contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Dartmouth Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 1.6 megawatts, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local clean energy generation. The plant is owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc., a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., 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 40% renewable electricity by 2030, driving demand for solar projects like Dartmouth Solar. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, with no emissions during operation. Dartmouth Solar contributes to the regional grid by providing clean energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in Massachusetts benefits from state incentives for renewable energy. The plant's small scale minimizes land-use and visual impacts, while solar energy has low environmental impact compared to conventional sources.
Environmental context
Massachusetts has a temperate climate with moderate solar insolation, suitable for solar PV generation. The state's Renewable Portfolio Standard encourages solar development to meet clean energy targets. Solar farms like Dartmouth Solar can have land-use impacts, but small-scale installations often use previously disturbed land or rooftops, reducing ecological disruption. The facility's operation produces no air emissions or water consumption, supporting local air quality and water conservation.
Frequently asked questions
Dartmouth Solar is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 41.715800, -70.974400.
Dartmouth Solar has a capacity of 1.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Dartmouth Solar is owned by Consolidated Edison Development Inc., a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc.
Solar energy in Massachusetts is supported by the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires 40% renewable electricity by 2030, and the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax incentives.
Dartmouth Solar generates clean electricity without emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting Massachusetts' renewable energy targets.