Newton Community Farm Gets Solar Power Panels To Grow Crops

The new solar array has an estimated annual production of 13,291 kWh alongside 16 kWh of backup battery storage. (Sean Fontaine/ACE Solar) NEWTON, ...

May 20, 2023
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The new solar array has an estimated annual production of 13,291 kWh alongside 16 kWh of backup battery storage. (Sean Fontaine/ACE Solar) NEWTON, MA – Newton Community Farm has completed the installation of a 10.8kW array of solar panels on their barn located at 303 Nahanton St. The solar panels – completed in partnership with the city of Newton, Newton Community Farm, Resonant Energy, and ACE Solar – will provide renewable energy for the farm's operations, allowing them to grow crops and power other activities with clean energy.

Annie Jonas