Integrated storage strengthens the New England grid while delivering clean power and long-term economic value to Bristol County
ROCKVILLE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cleanenergy—Standard Solar, a leading commercial and community solar asset owner and operator, has completed a new community solar project in Westport, Massachusetts.
The Division Road project, a 2.38 megawatt (MW) ground-mount solar array paired with 999 kilowatt (kW) of DC-coupled battery storage, is now delivering clean, reliable power to the New England grid.
The project was acquired from New Leaf Energy and built in partnership with EDF power solutions.
Located on seven acres in Bristol County, the array includes 4,420 modules and is expected to produce approximately 2,500 megawatt hours (MWh) annually. With nearly 1 MW of storage integrated into the design, the project adds flexibility and resilience to the regional grid, ensuring clean energy is available when demand is highest. The project also contributes to the state’s Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program, which aims to deploy 3,200 MW of solar energy statewide by the end of 2025.
“Projects like this demonstrate the power of solar plus storage to deliver clean energy while strengthening the grid,” said Harry Benson, Director of Business Development, Standard Solar. “With nearly 1 MW of storage, the project adds reliability and ensures greater value for communities and the New England grid. Thanks to Massachusetts’ forward-looking SMART program and strong collaboration with partners, we’re able to advance projects that cut carbon emissions, support the local economy and make renewable energy more accessible across the Commonwealth.”
The project also created construction jobs and continues to generate long-term lease payments and contribute to the local tax base, supporting essential services in Bristol County. Standard Solar continues to expand its portfolio in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico and other states, advancing its mission to increase access to community solar and help states achieve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) and climate goals.
“This project is a great example of how Standard Solar identifies, acquires and executes on high-quality community solar and storage assets,” said Mike Streams, Chief Development Officer, Standard Solar. “By partnering with New Leaf Energy and EDF power solutions, we transformed a complex development into a long-term operating project that delivers reliable value to the grid and the community. We remain focused on working with developers across the country to expand our portfolio and accelerate the clean energy transition.”
“The Division Road project is a great testament to the strong partnership between New Leaf Energy and Standard Solar,” said Jon Sarno, Sr. Director of Project Finance for New Leaf Energy. “The project had a long, winding development path teeming with real estate and technical challenges. Working with an experienced and knowledgeable partner like Standard Solar allowed us to work through those obstacles while transitioning the project to Standard Solar to manage the construction level engineering and build out.”
About Standard Solar
Standard Solar is powering the nation’s energy transformation – channeling its project development capabilities, financial strength and technical expertise to deliver the benefits of solar and solar + storage to businesses and institutions, farms, governments, communities and utilities. Building on 20 years of sustainable growth and in-house and tax equity investment capital, Standard Solar is a national leader in developing, funding and long-term ownership and operation of commercial and community solar assets. Recognized as an established financial partner with immediate, deep resources, the company owns and operates nearly 600 megawatts of solar across the United States. Based in Rockville, Maryland, Standard Solar is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets. Learn more at standardsolar.com, LinkedIn, Bluesky and on X: @StandardSolar.
For project acquisition and development inquiries, contact Harry Benson, Director of Project Development, 301‑944‑5125, harry.benson@standardsolar.com and on LinkedIn.
About New Leaf Energy
New Leaf Energy is a leading clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policy makers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. New Leaf identifies high-value sites, works with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partners with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life. New Leaf Energy has an unparalleled track record of completed projects across the country, and one of the most diverse pipelines of solar and energy storage projects in the United States. Learn more at newleafenergy.com and on LinkedIn.
Contacts
PR Contact:
Leah Wilkinson
Wilkinson + Associates for Standard Solar
703-907-0010
