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The City of Brockton initiated its Brownfields to Brightfields project
to develop a photovoltaic array as a "Solar Energy
Park" as a
sustainable brownfields redevelopment strategy with the following goals and
objectives.
1. Redevelop
brownfields in an environmentally friendly manner
2. Develop a new
local clean energy source for City use
3. Expand the
City tax base
4. Enhance Brockton's image --
"Cleaner and Greener"
5. "Brockton Solar Champions" concept -- build on
"City of Champions" logo by making
Brockton
first in the state in installed PV.
6. Attract PV
manufacturer to Brockton.
About the Grove Street Site
Why a Solar Brightfield?
Project Goals and Objectives
Project Partners
Project Steps and Timeline
Barriers Encountered and Methods for Overcoming
Barriers
Phase I Proposal from Global Solar Team
Lessons Learned
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