Syncarpha Capital, a New York-based developer, owner, and operator of solar and storage projects, has announced that its Belfast Solar I community solar project received Permission to Operate (PTO) on October 16, 2024. Located adjacent to Belfast Municipal Airport and just two miles from the Belfast Fire Station, the project will supply clean energy directly to Central Maine Power (CMP), benefiting customers through the state’s Net Energy Billing (NEB) Program.
Project Highlights
- Site Specifications: Covering over 13 acres of a 52-acre site, Belfast Solar I features three fixed-tilt, ground-mounted arrays with a total capacity of 4.6 MW DC / 3.5 MW AC.
- Annual Energy Production: The project is expected to generate approximately 4.6 million kWh annually, offsetting more than 3,600 metric tons of CO2 emissions each year.
- Community Solar Impact: This initiative marks Syncarpha’s sixth operational community solar project in Maine, increasing the company’s total capacity in the state to 35.4 MW DC.
Commitment to Clean Energy
Cliff Chapman, CEO of Syncarpha Capital, emphasized, “The completion of this project is a significant milestone in expanding our community solar footprint in Maine and across the country. It exemplifies Syncarpha’s commitment to providing clean, affordable energy to communities by breaking down barriers to widespread solar adoption.”
Sources
- Syncarpha Capital Official Website
- Central Maine Power News Release
- Maine Public Utilities Commission
