Danvers School-Roof Solar Arrays Go 'Live'

DANVERS, MA — The solar arrays installed on the roofs of three Danvers schools went "live" this week with Danvers Electric officials saying that they will generate enough energy to power 400 homes per year and contribute toward the town's renewable energy supply.

"We are thrilled to bring these three systems online, delivering carbon-free, in-town electricity to our customers," said Clint Allen, Electric Utility Director. "By leveraging this clean energy, we can reduce reliance on natural gas power plants and offset 950 metric tons of CO2 emissions each year— equivalent to removing over 200 gas-powered vehicles from the road."

Live dashboards have been set up to track the energy production of the solar arrays at the three schools. These online tools allow residents to see, in real-time, the amount of clean energy generated by the arrays and their contribution to the town's power needs and can be viewed here.

Town officials said this project aligns with the goals of the Resilient Danvers Climate Action Plan by sourcing energy that is carbon-free and local. Danvers Electric is looking to continue expanding solar production within the town while promoting sustainable practices.

Those with questions about the project can contact Jeff Elie at jelie@danversma.gov.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)