7 Canterbury Street in Worcester Becomes New Community Solar Host with Plankton Energy
Plankton Energy has launched a 121-kilowatt community solar project at 7 Canterbury Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, transforming the rooftop of this industrial facility into a platform for clean, affordable energy—bringing economic and environmental benefits to households and small businesses across the region.
Now fully operational, the system is expected to generate approximately 135,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity each year. As a community solar project, it will deliver low-cost energy to participating residents while supporting the expansion of local clean energy infrastructure. The host property will also receive long-term site lease payments, increasing net operating income while contributing to broader sustainability goals.
The project was made possible in part through the Commonwealth’s SMART (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) Program, which provides financial incentives to accelerate the deployment of solar technology across the state.
Plankton Energy is a full-service solar developer committed to advancing access to renewable energy for schools, nonprofits, commercial facilities, and residential subscribers. By converting industrial rooftops like 7 Canterbury Street into productive clean energy assets, Plankton supports economic resilience and environmental stewardship in communities across the U.S.
Plankton Energy is a full-service solar developer specializing in custom solar solutions for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), private equity firms, and institutional property owners across diverse asset classes. Through strategic partnerships with organizations like Taurus, Plankton helps unlock long-term value from underutilized real estate assets while supporting measurable environmental impact.
Headquartered in Boston, Taurus Investment Holdings is a leading private equity real estate firm with more than 45 years of experience. The firm has developed, acquired, and managed over 69 million square feet of commercial real estate globally, with total transaction volume exceeding $10 billion. With this latest investment in solar infrastructure, Taurus continues to build on its legacy of innovation and sustainable development.