Nautilus starts development of 12.44 MW King community solar project in North Smithfield

TurningPoint Energy and Nautilus Solar Energy have launched the ground breaking of the King community solar project in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.

The project represents two solar arrays totaling 12.44 megawatts (AC) of community solar capacity and is expected to be operational and providing a clean energy option to residents in 2020.

The King community solar project abuts the Landfill Resource and Recovery Superfund site that is currently undergoing a long-term remedial response under the oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). TurningPoint Energy and Nautilus have coordinated closely with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) and EPA representatives to ensure that the project design has considered any potential future remediation which may be required. The project will incorporate environmental measures including a pollinator-friendly seed mix around and underneath the array.

Nautilus is the owner of the project and responsible for managing the project, overseeing construction, and maintaining its long-term performance. The project, originally developed by TurningPoint Energy, is being constructed by DEPCOM Power as part of the State of Rhode Island’s Community Net Metering Pilot Program.