JinkoSolar Boosts Massachusetts Clean Energy Goals

By Michael Kern - Jul 08, 2025 

JinkoSolar Holding Co., one of the world’s leading solar module manufacturers, has successfully commissioned 21.6 megawatt-hours of energy storage systems in Massachusetts, a move that bolsters the state’s ambitious clean energy goals under its Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program. The three systems, developed by Distributed Energy Infrastructure (DEI), are now operational, enhancing grid reliability and supporting the state’s transition to a cleaner energy future.

The newly deployed systems, which use both DC and AC-coupled configurations for maximum flexibility, provide critical grid services while improving the performance of solar assets. JinkoSolar’s U.S.-based engineering team collaborated closely with DEI, offering system design expertise and ensuring seamless integration with power conditioning and energy management platforms. DEI managed the projects’ full execution, from development to commissioning, minimizing delays and risks.

“This is a significant step toward a more resilient and sustainable grid in Massachusetts,” said Jeff Juger, deputy general manager and head of energy storage systems at JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. “Our collaboration with DEI highlights our ability to deliver tailored, high-performance solutions.”

Massachusetts’ SMART program, recently updated to stabilize solar markets amid federal policy shifts, incentivizes solar and storage projects to meet the state’s goal of 5,000 megawatts of storage by 2030. The state’s push comes as federal clean energy tax credits face uncertainty, with recent Senate proposals ending subsidies for renewables, according to The New York Times. Massachusetts’ proactive policies aim to fill this gap, ensuring solar remains viable.

Sean Harrington, CEO of DEI, praised JinkoSolar’s robust technology and local support. “Their U.S. team streamlined integration, helping us deliver these projects efficiently,” he said. The systems align with Massachusetts’ broader efforts to modernize its grid, reduce carbon emissions, and protect natural landscapes through innovative land-use policies tied to the SMART program.

The deployment reflects a growing trend in U.S. energy storage adoption. Reuters reported that startups like Lyten are expanding storage capacity to meet rising demand, while states like Massachusetts lead with mandates to curb reliance on fossil fuels. JinkoSolar’s project underscores the role of private-sector innovation in achieving these goals, especially as global clean energy investments surge, driven by national security and economic priorities, per The New York Times.

For Massachusetts, these systems are more than infrastructure—they’re a lifeline for clean energy progress. As the state works to reclaim its position as a solar leader, projects like this signal a commitment to resilience and sustainability, even in a shifting policy landscape.

By Michael Kern for Oilprice.com