Solar
Solar power is when sunlight is converted directly into electricity by using photovoltaic (PV) cells. PV cells, which are made with semiconductor materials, make electricity with no moving parts, noise, or pollution. See where solar power is being used in the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts Solar Stimulus (MaSS)
As part of Governor Patrick's Massachusetts Recovery Plan to create jobs and secure the state's economic future, the Commonwealth seeks to invest in solar photovoltaic energy generation (PV) on public facilities throughout the state, leveraging funds made available under the American Reconstruction and Recovery Act of 2009 to the greatest extent possible.
Solar RPS Carve-Out
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is in the process of developing a solar carve-out as part of the MA Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), as provided for in the Green Communities Act (Section 32 of Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2008).
What is Solar Power?
Sunlight can be converted directly into electricity by using photovoltaic (PV) cells. PV cells, which are made with semiconductor materials, make electricity with no moving parts, noise, or pollution.
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Solar FAQ
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Solar Electricity for Massachusetts Residents: a Buyer's Guide
If you are interested in installing photovoltaics on your home or building and want to know if solar energy is practical for you, this guide from the Renewable Energy Trust and SEBANE provides an overview of basic steps consumers should follow in planning a photovoltaic installation.
Solar Installation Guide for Businesses (MRET)
New Guide developed for the Mass Renewable Trust Fund (MRET). According to MRET, "It provides information on how to evaluate whether PV is right for your business, including physical requirements of PV systems and system economics, as well as an overview of the system installation process."
Renewable Energy at Closed Landfills