Solar energy deployment could double in Massachusetts

PV Tech: Massachusetts has recently initiated a proposal under the Baker administration to double solar energy development in the state.

Known as the Next Generation Solar Incentive, the proposal features a bonus paid per kilowatt-hour delivered through a declining block grant model.

The new policy will result in a further 1.6GW of solar PV being deployed, alongside varying rates for projects of different scale.

The commitment to solar development in the Commonwealth was applauded by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) at a community solar project dedication hosted by Clean Energy Collective.

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