MA's First Smartflowers 'Bloom' At Assembly Row

SOMERVILLE, MA — Boston-based solar company SmartFlower Solar recently installed the state's first multi-unit Smartflower installation at Assembly Row. The installation is one of several planned in Boston to encourage a clean energy future within the community.

SmartFlower Solar has installed thousands of Smartflowers worldwide and partnered with multinational companies like Adidas, Siemens, Carlsberg and Mohawk Group to bridge artistry, innovation and renewable energy with employees, customers and communities.

"The installation of the Smartflower solar systems at Assembly Row represents the blending of superior performance and artful design with Federal Realty’s important sustainability and community engagement initiatives," Jim Gordon, CEO of SmartFlower Solar, said in a statement "Watching the Smartflowers track the sun educates and inspires visitors and occupants toward a better energy and environmental future."

Assembly Row developer Federal Realty Investment Trust installed two Smartflowers, along with other public art projects like "Bloom," a series of interactive sculptures in partnership with Boston-based Artists For Humanity. This installation not only produces clean energy, but aims to enhancing the beauty of the existing art installations.

"As we continuously look to increase sustainability and add innovation at Assembly Row, this partnership with SmartFlower Solar was a terrific opportunity," Assembly Row General Manager David Middleton said. "The electricity generated by the installation will help offset the electricity we use in lighting our other public art."