Counts from public records, not a review or rating. I have no partnership with Second Generation Energy; the name is as the utility recorded it.
Second Generation Energy at a glance
| License lookup | Massachusetts eLicensing lookup (Division of Occupational Licensure) |
|---|---|
| Systems in records | 632 |
| Years in records | 2008–2023 |
| Latest record | 10/2023 |
| States | Massachusetts |
| Top cities | Medway, Holliston, Milford, Hopkinton, Mendon |
| Typical system | 9.6 kW |
| Main panel brand | SunPower |
| Main inverter brand | SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. |
| With a battery | 1% |
| Leased or PPA | 4% |
Records: LBNL Tracking the Sun.
Second Generation Energy systems by state
| State | Systems | Earliest record | Latest record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 632 | 2008 | 2023-10 |
Systems by year
Where Second Generation Energy installs
Massachusetts
| City | Systems | Share of company's MA systems |
|---|---|---|
| Medway | 62 | 10% |
| Holliston | 22 | 3% |
| Milford | 20 | 3% |
| Hopkinton | 16 | 3% |
| Mendon | 12 | 2% |
| Sutton | 12 | 2% |
| Arlington | 12 | 2% |
| Bellingham | 11 | 2% |
| Millis | 11 | 2% |
| Ashland | 11 | 2% |
| Norfolk | 11 | 2% |
| Framingham | 11 | 2% |
Source: LBNL Tracking the Sun, residential systems in utility interconnection records. City as the utility recorded it. How I count.
Equipment and ownership
- Panels: SunPower (50%), REC Solar (16%), Solaria Corporation (8%), LG Electronics Inc. (7%), Qcells North America (3%)
- Inverters: SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. (26%), Enphase Energy Inc. (19%), SMA America (10%), SunPower (7%), ABB (5%)
- Leases and PPAs: 4% of its systems with known ownership were leased or under a power purchase agreement.
- Batteries: 1% of its systems had a battery on record.
Offered a lease or PPA? Read lease vs buy first.
Before you sign
- License. Look the company up with the Massachusetts eLicensing lookup (Division of Occupational Licensure) and check the name on the contract matches the license.
- Run the quote through the quote checker and the list in how to check a solar quote.
Companies of similar size in Massachusetts records
Sunlight Solar Energy (685), Endless Mtn Solar Services (653), All Energy Solar (639), Summit Energy Group (635), Blue Selenium Solar (583), Ace Residential Solar (575), Mass Renewables (565), Cazeault Solar (513).