Massachusetts SMART Program Expands Eligibility for Solar Units
On April 12, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) finalized changes to the Guideline Regarding the Definition of Agricultural Solar Tariff Generation Units for the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program. These recent changes clarify and alter certain requirements related to solar development on agricultural land in Massachusetts.
Smart Solar Siting Principles and Examples of Land Use
For solar PV facilities, project sponsors should avoid installing solar arrays on the most valuable or productive farmland—a finite, irreplaceable resource. This can include specifications based on current use or soil type: 1. Prime Farmland Soils 2. Prime Farmland Soils (if drained) 3. Soils of Statewide Importance
Introduction to Solar PV on Farms under the SMART Program
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources'' (MA DOER) Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program serves as a successor to the state''s Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC II) program. SMART regulations took effect on November 26, 2018 and were updated via an Emergency Regulation in April 2020. The regulation and guidelines which
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Massachusetts SMART Program Regulations: More Solar Capacity
On April 14, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) filed emergency regulations governing its SMART (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) program, the state''s current solar incentive program. Among other changes, the new rules alter the criteria for land use and project siting as Massachusetts continues its trend towards discouraging the
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land-based solar needed to decarbonize the grid (e.g., by accelerating development of wind. 9). But land-based solar arrays at any scale can provide critical economic benefits to farmer-landowners. In particular, distributed, smaller-scale solar arrays (e.g., on-farm use, community solar) can reduce on-farm energy
Massachusetts SMART Solar Program: 2024 Overview
Update: Due to rising utility rates, the SMART incentive for solar-only systems is $0/kWh in all MA territories. However, there is still value in the SMART incentive for solar systems paired with battery storage. In 2018,
Smart Solar in Connecticut: Farmer Survey Findings and Initial
This report summarizes findings from a statewide farmer survey, roundtables with state agencies and solar developers, and expert input from AFT''s project advisory committee. In addition, the report provides high-level recommendations for advancing Smart Solar in Connecticut with an eye toward farmland protection, market incentives, and cross-sector collaboration to advance dual
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and/or between rows of solar panels throughout the life of the project. 4. Promote equity and farm viability. Require inclusive stakeholder engagement, including farmers and underserved communities, to ensure widespread benefits from solar energy development. Smart Solar means directing solar development to where it has
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Massachusetts SMART Solar Program: 2024 Overview
Update: Due to rising utility rates, the SMART incentive for solar-only systems is $0/kWh in all MA territories. However, there is still value in the SMART incentive for solar systems paired with battery storage. In 2018, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and the state''s three largest utilities launched the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART)
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Solar cells use sunshine to generate direct current electricity that can be used to power devices or recharge batteries. 3.1.8 Solar charge regulator. A solar charge controller regulates the flow of power from the solar array into the battery bank. The deep cycle batteries are not overcharged during the day because of this, and it also stops
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Solar developers often favor farmland because it is flat, sunny, open, and near energy infrastructure. Recent AFT modeling revealed that without policy interventions, 83% of new solar energy development is likely to take place on farmland, with half of that on the nation''s best land for producing crops.
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In short, smart solar means directing solar development to where it has the least negative impact on land well-suited for farming while protecting soil health, maintaining opportunities for farming, and ensuring equitable community benefits. Smart
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Using the SMART Solar Incentives Calculator
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has established the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program, which will regulate incentives associated with new solar photovoltaic (PV) development in the state, beginning November 26, 2018. This is one of a series of fact sheets designed to help farmers navigate the program. A SMART incentive calculator is
American Farmland Trust Releases Smart Solar Guiding Principles
American Farmland Trust released Smart SolarSM principles for solar development that will ensure we maintain our ability to produce food, fuel and fiber to sustain our nation for generations to come. Projects that conform to AFT''s Smart Solar principles meet three important goals -- to accelerate solar energy development, strengthen farm viability and
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SOLAR MASSACHUSETTS RENEWABLE TARGET PROGRAM
SOLAR MASSACHUSETTS RENEWABLE TARGET PROGRAM (225 CMR 20.00) GUIDELINE Guideline Regarding Land Use, Siting, and Project Segmentation Effective Date: April 26, 2018 Revised: July 14, 2020 Revised: October 8, 2020 1) Background and Purpose The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program incorporates land
Smart Solar Siting for New England
Solar deployment is becoming constrained because of increasing conflict over the pressure that projects are putting on farms and forests. This new pressure compounds the severe "competition for land" in New England due to residential development, expanded local food production, and climate change. Dual-use solar arrays
Smart Solar Policy Recommendations
Smart Solar Principles . American Farmland Trust has developed Smart Solar principles to help shape solar development across America. These principles can be applied broadly recognizing that Smart Solar will look different across the country due to differences in landscapes, agricultural production systems, and other characteristics.
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American Farmland Trust Releases Smart Solar Recommendations
Getting this right is essential to achieving climate, clean energy, and farmland protection goals. Smart Solar provides a solution." Though solar can be an important economic opportunity for farmland owners in the form of long-term solar leases, it can also increase competition for land for farmer-renters and aspiring farmland owners.