First Community Solar Plus Storage Project in Massachusetts Dedicated Today

Sterling Municipal Light Department and Origis Energy USA head
“Community First” Celebration for 1 MWAC solar
rooftop installation and 2 MWh energy storage system in Sterling, MA

STERLING, Mass. & MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EnergyStorage–Origis Energy USA, Powering the Solar RevolutionSM with
custom clean energy solutions, and Sterling Municipal Light Department
(SMLD) serving the Town of Sterling, MA, today celebrated the completion
of the Sterling Community Solar + Energy Storage project.

Representing the first community solar plus storage and the first
operational solar plus storage installation in Massachusetts, the
project couples a 1 MWAC rooftop solar installation with a 1
MW/2 MWh energy storage system to deliver an annual base load of 1.7 MWh
in dispatchable clean energy to the town’s ratepayers. It was developed
and is owned by Origis Energy USA, delivering power and storage benefits
to SMLD through a Power Purchase Agreement.

Sterling, MA residents, elected officials and solar and energy storage
professionals joined the two companies at the celebration under a
“Community First” theme, highlighting the collaborative effort the
project represents for the Town of Sterling and the many professionals
involved with its completion. The dedication of permanent signage
marking the installation location served as a focal point for the event.

A strong proponent of the project, Matt Stelmach, Chairman of the SMLD
Board of Commissioners, said, “The Town of Sterling embodies the
independent spirit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the
leadership of the Sterling Municipal Light Department, we now mark
another milestone in our renewable energy leadership. We thank our
ratepayers for their continued support and thank the Light Department
staff and all of the professionals, led by the Origis Energy team, who
have worked to install this important energy system.”

The Sterling Community Solar + Energy Storage project utilized community
solar program guidelines from the Massachusetts Department of Energy
Resources (DOER) to craft a subscription program for ratepayers in line
with state policy.

“We are so pleased to offer residential customers this opportunity to
participate in our new Community Solar Program,” said Sean Hamilton,
Manager, Sterling Municipal Light Department. “This program allows them
to receive up to 25% of solar kwhr’s based on their total bill at a rate
that will be protected for 25 years. We have achieved our goal with the
Sterling Community Solar + Energy Storage of competitive electricity
rates while tapping the grid benefits of battery storage technology.”

Construction on the solar plus storage facility began in January and was
completed the end of March. Just over 4000 Tier 1 solar panels are now
located on commercial property owned by RockBreakers LLC and managed by
Vincent J. CampoBasso, a resident of Sterling, MA. The battery system,
Tier 1 lithium ion equipment, is located at ground level onsite.

“Every step of the way the Sterling team empowered our team and all
those working with us to ensure we met the accelerated construction
deadlines of this project” said Josh Teigiser, Director of Development &
Energy Storage, Origis Energy. “Again, SMLD is providing a leadership
example of renewable energy deployment. This progressive solar plus
storage project demonstrates the viability of this technology for other
municipalities in Massachusetts and leaders throughout the country and
abroad.”

For more information about the event, speakers and photos see: http://www.origisenergy.com/dedication-event-sterling-community-solar-energy-storage-project/

About Sterling Municipal Light Department

The Sterling Municipal Light Department is a progressive public power
utility located 10 miles NNE of Worcester, Massachusetts in the Town of
Sterling. It has served ratepayers for over 100 years and has more than
3,700 residential, commercial, municipal and industrial customers.
Recent recognition for SMLD and the Town of Sterling’s energy innovation
includes the Massachusetts Leading by Example (LBE) program by the
Department of Energy Resources and a Greentech Media 2017 Grid Edge
Award, recognizing projects defining the future integrated, interactive
electric grid. More information is at: http://www.energysterling.com/

About Origis Energy

Origis Energy is Powering the Solar RevolutionSM with custom
clean energy solutions for utility, commercial and public sector
clients. The Origis team has worked to ensure the interests of all
stakeholders are upheld in more than 100 projects worldwide totaling
over 1 gigawatt to date of developed solar capacity. Headquartered in
Miami, FL, Origis Energy USA delivers excellence in solar and energy
storage project development, financing, engineering, procurement and
construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management for
investors and clean energy consumers across Europe and the Americas. For
more information, visit the company online at www.origisenergy.com.

Contacts

Sterling Municipal Light District
Sean Hamilton, 978-422-8267
[email protected]
or
Origis
Energy
Glenna Wiseman, 786-693-2624
[email protected]
Cell:
909-553-3141