Overview
Mt. Tom Solar Project Hybrid is a 7.6 MW solar PV facility in Massachusetts, USA, owned by Mt. Tom Solar LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Mt. Tom Solar Project Hybrid is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 7.6 MW, it represents a small- to medium-scale solar installation within the state's growing renewable energy portfolio. The facility is owned by Mt. Tom Solar LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, benefiting from federal incentives such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a increasing share of renewable electricity. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility contributes to diversifying the local energy mix. Environmentally, the Mt. Tom Solar Project Hybrid helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Its location in Massachusetts supports the state's ambitious clean energy targets, including net-zero emissions by 2050. The facility's grid-connected nature also aids in local grid stability and renewable energy integration.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Massachusetts, a state with strong renewable energy policies. Solar PV installations like this one have minimal operational emissions but require land use. The project's location avoids sensitive ecological areas, and its moderate scale reduces visual impact. Grid integration is supported by state-level net metering and interconnection standards.
Frequently asked questions
Mt. Tom Solar Project Hybrid is located in Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 42.2686, -72.6030.
The facility has a capacity of 7.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Mt. Tom Solar LLC.
The facility operates under the US federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires utilities to source a growing percentage of electricity from renewable sources.
Solar PV generates electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It supports state and national targets for decarbonization and grid modernization.