Profit with purpose: A third-party owned solar system delivers ROI and sustainability
Luminous Solar LLC
My Generation Energy
Eversource
Edgartown, MA
Retail
Rooftop
196 kW
224,293 kWh
IQ8-3P
167,390 lbs. of burned coal avoided/yr
$1,000,000
"At My Generation Energy, designing and installing safe and high-quality solar projects for our customers is our number one goal. We have built our reputation on it. That is why we have chosen Enphase since 2009. This new IQ8 Commercial Microinverter is a solid addition to their reliable microinverter product line. It provides the three-phase solution we require, using a brand we trust."
Andrew Wade
President
My Generation Energy
Why solar?
The motivation to go solar was twofold: monetary and environmental. The goals were to monetize the building owner's roof, generate revenue for the solar system owner (Luminous Solar LLC), and add renewable energy to the grid to help Massachusetts reach its renewable energy targets.
Through the expertise of My Generation Energy, the project was engineered to maximize solar output, navigate regulatory requirements, and ensure seamless integration with utility infrastructure. This installation serves as a model for commercial-scale solar development, demonstrating how businesses can harness advanced solar technology for long-term environmental and economic benefits.
Why Enphase?
A key reason for selecting the Enphase IQ8 Commercial Microinverter for this project was to address site-specific challenges, such as localized shading from roof obstructions, multiple roof areas with different orientations, and the need for module-level reporting. Enphase microinverters provide independent panel optimization, ensuring maximum energy production despite varying environmental conditions. Simply put, choosing Enphase simplified this project from start to finish.
Additionally, the real-time performance monitoring allows Luminous Solar LLC to assess system health and grid interactions, ensuring long-term efficiency and operational stability.
With 25-year limited warranties on the solar panels, inverters, and racking, this installation is built for long-term clean energy generation. By exporting electricity exclusively to Eversource, the system supports local grid stability while advancing Massachusetts' commitment to renewable energy. The project’s success demonstrates how third party-owned, grid-export solar systems can effectively contribute to sustainability while delivering strong financial returns through net metering.
