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Brooklyn, NY

Building a community solar project to expand clean energy access and reduce emissions.

• Community-focused design: Opens solar savings to households without rooftop access.
• Environmental benefits: Offsets 264 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
• Proven developer: Track record of over 1 GW of completed clean energy projects.
• Program support: Backed by the Massachusetts SMART incentive program.
• Sustainable impact: Equivalent to removing 653,000 miles of gas-powered driving each year.

The Greenfield Community Solar project is a 295 kW installation in Greenfield, MA designed to expand access to renewable energy for households unable to install rooftop systems. Built with domestic content and supported by the Massachusetts SMART program, it will generate approximately 372,000 kWh annually and prevent an estimated 264 metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year. This environmental benefit is comparable to eliminating 653,000 miles of gas-powered vehicle travel. The project seeks to deliver measurable environmental gains while offering a reliable, community-oriented clean energy solution.

Developed by Plankton Energy, the initiative reflects the company’s mission to create high-quality, community-first solar projects that combine environmental and financial impact. Since 2018, Plankton’s team of development, engineering, construction, and finance professionals has completed over a gigawatt of clean energy projects and deployed solar systems across 85 commercial properties. This project continues that track record, focusing on enabling more residents to participate in the clean energy transition regardless of property type or ownership constraints. By doing so, it aims to reshape local energy access and provide lasting benefits to both participants and the broader environment.

Company Info

Plankton Energy develops and operates commercial solar projects that deliver financial savings and sustainability benefits to diverse property owners.

Plankton Energy is a commercial solar developer specializing in tailored clean energy solutions for diverse property types and ownership structures. Founded in 2018, the company has developed over one gigawatt of clean energy projects and deployed solar across 85 commercial properties. Its expertise spans development, engineering, construction, and finance, enabling it to design portfolio-wide strategies that maximize both cost savings and sustainability outcomes. Plankton Energy emphasizes high-quality execution and community-focused impact in its projects, combining technical capabilities with long-term operational performance.

The company’s work includes initiatives such as the 295 kW Greenfield Community Solar project in Massachusetts, designed to expand access to renewable energy for households without rooftop solar. Built with domestic content and supported by the Massachusetts SMART program, the system is expected to generate approximately 372,000 kWh annually, avoiding 264 metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year. Investor participation in such projects is typically structured through secured debt offerings with defined interest rates and repayment schedules, aligning financial returns with measurable environmental benefits. Plankton Energy’s approach positions it to serve the growing demand for distributed solar generation while advancing climate and energy transition goals.