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Partnership approach to solar

SunEdison, in collaboration with ISM Solar, has begun construction of a 4.5MW DC solar project in Dighton, Massachusetts, for the Brockton housing authority, serving around 7,000 low and very low-income residents. “We’re seeing strong demand for SunEdison’s power purchase agreement solution from entities like the Brockton housing authority that stand to save millions of dollars by going solar,” said Tom Leyden, SunEdison’s vice president of partner development.

connected to smaller local markets while maximizing cash efficiency.”

The solar power plant will supply electricity through a state-wide program called “virtual net metering”, which allows customers to enjoy the savings and environmental benefits of solar even if they are unable to install a system on site. The solar system is built in the same region as the customer, and energy is delivered over the existing power lines.

Construction is expected to be completed during the first half of 2016.

“Working with local development partners like ISM is a great way for SunEdison to stay

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