Overview
New Bedford (MA) Plymouth is a 4.3 MW solar PV facility in Massachusetts, USA, owned by BWC Origination 4 LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
New Bedford (MA) Plymouth is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Massachusetts, United States. With a capacity of 4.3 MW, it falls within the small-to-medium scale range for solar installations in the region. The plant is owned by BWC Origination 4 LLC and supports local clean energy generation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, benefiting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates a increasing share of renewable electricity. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant contributes to the state's target of 40% renewable energy by 2030. Environmental benefits include reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel generation. The plant's location in Plymouth, Massachusetts, leverages the region's moderate solar resource. As a distributed energy resource, it helps enhance grid resilience and reduce transmission losses by generating electricity close to demand centers.
Environmental context
Massachusetts has a strong policy framework supporting solar energy, including net metering and the SMART program. Solar PV installations like this one help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, but land use and visual impacts are considerations. The facility's moderate scale minimizes ecological disruption while contributing to the state's clean energy transition.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, at coordinates 41.9254 N, -70.6490 W.
The plant has a capacity of 4.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by BWC Origination 4 LLC.
Massachusetts has a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requiring a growing percentage of electricity from renewable sources, along with the SMART program and net metering policies that incentivize solar development.
Solar PV generates electricity without direct emissions, reducing greenhouse gases and air pollutants. It also supports energy independence and grid resilience.