Holliston, MA – The sun is shining on a local wholesale distributor of solar energy products.
Renewable Sales, LLC of Holliston was recently chosen to deliver over 2 megawatts (MW) of
photovoltaic (PV) systems to 15 Massachusetts facilities. The venture, which will put 11,000 PV
modules into use, is currently the Commonwealth’s largest solar power project.
“This project is a worthy investment for the citizens of Massachusetts. It supports good jobs
for workers right here in Massachusetts, and these solar arrays will produce clean electricity for
decades to come,” said Kevin Price, president of the firm.
Among the sites being upgraded are the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the
Norman Smith Environmental Education Center at Chickatawbut Hill, and community colleges
and universities across the Commonwealth.
Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the project is a major step
toward achieving Governor Patrick’s goal to install 250 MW of solar power energy by the year
2017. In all, the Commonwealth has dedicated over $160 million of renewable energy and
federal funds to support investment in solar energy totaling almost $330 million, according to the
Governor’s website.
“This project is exactly the kind of thing we need as we continue the economic recovery
in Massachusetts,” Congressman Jim McGovern said. “I’m pleased to see ARRA funding
being put to such good use. Massachusetts can – and should – be the national leader in solar
technology.”
Representative Carolyn C. Dykema agrees. “This funding is supporting jobs right in our own
backyard and across Massachusetts, and helping take control of the state’s energy needs. For
taxpayers, this is a sound investment in our future.” Dykema represents the 8th Middlesex
District, which includes Holliston, Hopkinton and portions of Medway, Southborough and
Westborough.
Other Massachusetts-based companies round out the project team: Evergreen Solar of Marlboro
manufactures the PV modules at its facility in Devens, Solectria Renewables, LLC of Lawrence
produces the inverters and Ostrow Electric Co. of Worcester will install the equipment.
“The renewable energy sector is a bright spot for jobs in Metro West and the worker training
available here will give even more people a chance to participate. Projects like this and
companies like Renewable Sales are going to lead Massachusetts back to prosperity,” said
Senator Karen Spilka, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging
Technologies. Spilka represents the 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk District.
Renewable Sales, which opened its doors in 2008, features a showroom and classroom. They
provide products, consulting services and training to licensed contractors in New England,
New York and Pennsylvania. Price applies 28 years of wholesale distribution experience in the
construction sector to the solar energy market.
On Saturday, October 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Renewable Sales will serve as a local
host of the American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour, the world’s largest grassroots
solar event. All are welcome to visit the showroom, learn about solar energy benefits and tour
a variety of residential and commercial renewable energy solutions. There is no admission
fee. The address is 16 Everett Street, Holliston, and the phone number is (508) 309-4437. For
more information about this event, check out http://nationalsolartour.org/. To learn more about
Renewable Sales, LLC, visit their website at http://www.renewablesales.com/.