Turnkey 166.7 kWAC solar field on 1.25 surveyed acres in Pittsfield, MA. Ground-mounted, fully owned system with 784 panels, 5 SolarEdge inverters, and direct grid tie-in via oversized 400A service. Averaging $141K/year in gross income from energy sales and SREC credits. Minimal operating costs, transferable SREC II program (through 2027), and included spare components. Ideal for investors seeking reliable clean energy cash flow with future potential for residential development. No leases—fully owned land with easements in place. Once in a lifetime fully operating solar purchase. Would be an excellent investment. With right terms seller is also willing to hold paper. Unique opportunity to acquire a fully owned, high-performing solar energy system on 1.25 acres of surveyed land in a prime Pittsfield, MA location. This turnkey 166.7 kW AC (225 kW DC) ground-mounted solar field was placed into service in 2018 and has been meticulously maintained. The system features 784 solar panels (285W and 305W), 5 high-efficiency SolarEdge inverters, and 399 power optimizers. A direct interconnection to the Eversource grid is established via a dedicated 400A, 480V commercial-grade servicedouble the needed capacityoffering seamless future expansion potential.
System Ownership & Siting:
The solar field is fully owned by the seller, with no lease encumbrances. The land, fully subdivided and surveyed from the larger estate in 2023, is zoned for residential use and includes additional adjacent parcels (approx. 100x100 ft and 15x225 ft). Access easements are recorded with abutting lots, ensuring unimpeded entry to the property. There are no road maintenance or association fees.
Income & Performance:
Average annual gross income is approximately $141,581 based on:
Energy sales: ~$98,500/year (based on 246,250 kWh at $0.40/kWh average rate; can increase to $0.45/kWh if fully allocated to commercial accounts)
SREC credits: ~$43,081/year (based on historical average over 4 years)
The system participates in Massachusetts' SREC II program, with an opt-out date of 12/31/2027 and an SREC factor of 0.7. PTS #94907. Energy credits are administered via Knollwood Energy and allocated to multiple residential and commercial Eversource accountstransferable and easily reassignable. Recent system upgrades (replacement inverters) are expected to increase production.
Operating Expenses:
Low annual costs, including:
Grounds maintenance: ~$900/year
Insurance (2024): $952
Property taxes (on land only): ~$700/year
Total average OPEX: ~$2,500-3,000/year
Monitoring is available via SolarEdge's remote platform with module-level diagnostics. Over four years, total service costs were under $400, with warranty credits available.
Included with Sale:
Spare modules, inverters, and power optimizers
System documentation, warranties, and historical performance data
Subdivision plans and access easement details
Future Development Potential:
The property qualifies as a residential building lot with public way frontage. It offers panoramic views of the Housatonic River Valley and surrounding mountainsideal for future high-end home development. Holmes Road is one of Pittsfield's most desirable residential corridors, close to downtown Pittsfield, Lenox, and the Tanglewood cultural district.
Investor Highlights:
Immediate, stable cash flow with existing allocations
Fully owned infrastructure with expandability
Utility-grade interconnection with no lease complications
Low-maintenance, high-efficiency system
Long-term potential for development or resale as a premium lot
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-yield renewable energy asset with substantial upside, situated in a sought-after Berkshire County location.
Lot/land
$449,900
889 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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1.24Acres
Land
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1.24 Acres Lot
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What's special
Direct grid tie-inEasements in place
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