Overview
Lakeville Solar is a 2.7 MW operational solar PV facility in Lakeville, Massachusetts, owned by C2 MA Lakeville LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Lakeville Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Lakeville, Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 2.7 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the local grid. The facility is owned by C2 MA Lakeville LLC and is currently operational, supporting the region's transition to renewable energy. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a increasing share of electricity from renewable sources. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at this scale, the facility is typical of community or commercial solar projects that help meet state renewable energy targets. Lakeville Solar contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy mix in Massachusetts. By generating local, clean power, it supports grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location in a suburban area minimizes land-use conflicts while providing environmental benefits through renewable energy generation.
Environmental context
Massachusetts has strong renewable energy policies, including a Renewable Portfolio Standard that requires 40% renewable electricity by 2030. Solar PV facilities like Lakeville Solar help meet these targets while reducing air pollution and carbon emissions. The facility's location in a developed area minimizes impacts on natural habitats, though solar farms can affect local land use and visual aesthetics.
Frequently asked questions
Lakeville Solar is located in Lakeville, Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 41.865200, -70.958300.
Lakeville Solar has a capacity of 2.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Lakeville Solar is owned by C2 MA Lakeville LLC, a company involved in renewable energy development.
Lakeville Solar operates under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard, which require increasing renewable energy generation.
Solar PV generates electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or air pollutants, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping combat climate change.