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By Anca Gagiuc, Associate Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

\"66<\/a>

66 Saratoga Boulevard & 18 Independence Drive, Devens, Mass.<\/p><\/div>\n

Boston<\/strong>\u2014WGL Energy Systems<\/a> announced it has completed construction of a 3.2-megawatt solar facility in Devens, a 4,400-acre community in north-central Massachusetts. The photovoltaic solar system<\/a> is designed to power residential, commercial and industrial customers of the Devens Utilities Department. MassDevelopment<\/a>, the state\u2019s finance and development authority, is redeveloping Devens from a former U.S. Army base into a mixed-use community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith zero-net energy homes and acres of protected open space, Devens is at the forefront of sustainability in north-central Massachusetts,\u201d said MassDevelopment President & CEO Marty Jones in prepared remarks. \u201cProviding diverse energy sources for our businesses and residents is a top priority of the Devens Utilities Department, and we\u2019re pleased to work with WGL Energy on this innovative project.\u201d<\/p>\n

The system comprises 10,488 rooftop solar panels installed on top of two buildings in Devens\u2014at 66 Saratoga Blvd. and 18 Independence Drive. Sol Systems developed the project and managed the engineering, construction and procurement of equipment for the project\u2019s two solar facilities.<\/p>\n

WGL Energy owns and operates the facility and will sell the energy to the Devens community under a 24-year power purchase agreement (PPA).<\/p>\n

\u201cWGL Energy is proud to support the Devens community with energy solutions,\u201d said Sanjiv Mahan, president of WGL Energy Systems, in a prepared statement. \u201cWe are dedicated to delivering energy answers that empower customers to incorporate renewable energy as a source, to lower carbon emissions, and to reduce energy spend.\u201d<\/p>\n

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