Overview
Fairhaven C CSG is a 1.6 MW operational solar PV facility in Massachusetts, United States, owned by GSRP and contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Fairhaven C CSG is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 1.6 MW, it operates as a community solar garden, providing local renewable energy to subscribers. The facility is owned by GSRP and is currently operational, supporting the region's transition to clean energy. 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 robust RPS requiring a significant share of electricity from renewable sources, and community solar projects like Fairhaven C CSG help meet these targets. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at this scale, the facility contributes to distributed generation, reducing transmission losses and enhancing grid resilience. Environmentally, Fairhaven C CSG displaces fossil-fuel-based electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollutants. As a solar installation, it has minimal land-use impact compared to conventional power plants and supports biodiversity by allowing dual land use. The facility's location in Massachusetts aligns with the state's ambitious climate goals, including a net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Environmental context
Massachusetts has a strong commitment to renewable energy, with policies like the Renewable Portfolio Standard driving solar adoption. Solar PV facilities like Fairhaven C CSG generate electricity without combustion, reducing carbon emissions and air pollution. The facility's location in a temperate climate with moderate solar insolation ensures consistent energy production, while its community solar model promotes local clean energy access and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
Fairhaven C CSG is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 41.663000, -70.863200.
Fairhaven C CSG has a capacity of 1.6 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Fairhaven C CSG is owned by GSRP, a renewable energy developer.
Solar PV in the US benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which mandate a growing share of renewable energy in the electricity mix.
By generating solar electricity, Fairhaven C CSG displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, and supporting Massachusetts' clean energy goals.