Overview
Montague Site 36-Grosolar is a 4.1 MW solar PV facility in Massachusetts, USA, owned by NSTAR Electric Company and currently operational.
Montague Site 36-Grosolar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 4.1 MW, it represents a small-to-medium scale solar installation within the state's renewable energy portfolio. The facility is owned by NSTAR Electric Company and is currently operational, contributing to the local grid's clean energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). The state's RPS requires a increasing percentage of electricity from renewable sources, driving demand for solar projects like this one. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility's capacity is typical for community or commercial-scale installations. Environmentally, the facility supports Massachusetts' goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase renewable energy generation. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impacts are considerations. The facility's location in Massachusetts benefits from net metering policies and federal tax incentives, enhancing its economic viability and contribution to the state's clean energy transition.
Environmental context
Massachusetts has a strong renewable energy policy framework, including the Global Warming Solutions Act and Renewable Portfolio Standard, which mandate increasing renewable energy adoption. Solar PV facilities like Montague Site 36-Grosolar help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. The state's solar installations also support grid resilience and local energy independence, though land use for solar arrays can compete with agricultural or natural habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Montague Site 36-Grosolar is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates approximately 42.5° N, -72.5° W.
The facility has a capacity of 4.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by NSTAR Electric Company, a utility serving Massachusetts.
Solar PV in Massachusetts benefits from the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), net metering policies, and federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
By generating clean electricity, the facility helps Massachusetts meet its RPS targets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, supporting the state's transition to a low-carbon energy system.