Syncarpha Capital, a New York-based developer, owner, and operator of solar and storage projects, shares that its "Syncarpha Carver, LCC" project is now operating following its Permission to Operate (PTO) approval on November 26, 2024. This 7.1 MW-DC community solar installation, paired with a 4 MW x 2-hour battery storage system, occupies 28 acres of a cranberry bog in Carver, Massachusetts and will provide clean energy to local residents and institutions, distributed through Eversource Energy, under Massachusetts' Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program.
Situated within a 765-acre parcel leased from E.J. Pontiff Cranberries Inc., Syncarpha has developed a project that supports a dual-purpose land strategy that integrates clean energy development with the preservation of Massachusetts' agricultural landscapes.
The Carver project is designed to generate approximately 9,500 MWh in its initial year of operation, providing discounted solar energy credits for nearly 350 low-income residents and anchor offtakers; Tufts University and Milton Academy.
The battery storage component also enhances the project's impact by storing excess solar energy and releasing it during peak demand periods, a key feature under the Massachusetts Clean Peak program. Syncarpha's Carver project will thus play an active role in stabilizing the local grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and contributing to Massachusetts' clean energy goals.
"The Syncarpha team thrives on tackling challenging projects and delivering innovative solar and storage solutions that benefit communities while respecting and preserving local land use. The Carver project exemplifies our commitment and is the result of years of collaboration and meticulous planning with state, county, and local agencies, as well as Eversource, to bring this project to completion." – Clifford Chapman, Co-Founder and CEO of Syncarpha Capital
