Aldermere Farm, a 136-acre working saltwater farm owned by Maine Coast Heritage Trust, is now generating electricity from the sun to power its farm operations. The 111-kilowatt rooftop solar system is installed on the farm’s newly constructed barn, home to the oldest continually operated Belted Galloway cattle herd in the U.S.   

Each year, the 259 panels will produce 120,090 kilowatt hours of clean energy, offsetting over 116,000 pounds of CO2. This will provide enough electricity to power Aldermere Farm, neighboring Erickson Fields Preserve, and Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Topsham office, with an estimated $1 million savings in energy costs over the next 30 years. ReVision Energy, an employee-owned solar company located in Montville, designed and built the project.  

“This new solar-powered, accessible barn and visitor center will welcome thousands more into the heart of our mission,” said Aaron Englander, Associate Director of Stewardship, Aldermere Farm and Erickson Fields. “It’s a space that highlights the importance of conservation, local food systems, renewable energy and climate-conscious farming—bringing these values to life for all who come to enjoy the farm.” 

Guy Marshall, Commercial Sales Consultant at ReVision Energy, said: “Partnering with organizations rooted in their community and committed to sustainability is central to our mission. By installing solar at Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Aldermere Farm, we are not only helping reduce energy costs — we are demonstrating how clean energy and agriculture can thrive together.”  

This is the second solar project Maine Coast Heritage Trust and ReVision Energy have partnered on. In 2009, ReVision installed a solar array on the nonprofit's office building at Mount Desert Island, where Maine Coast Heritage Trust is the local land trust. 

About ReVision Energy

ReVision Energy is a 100% employee-owned solar company with offices in Montville and South Portland, Maine; Brentwood and Enfield, New Hampshire; and North Andover and Westfield, Massachusetts. With over 400 employee co-owners, 19,000 installations, and 20 years of experience, ReVision is New England’s leading full-service renewable energy contracting company. ReVision is a Certified B Corp and longtime member of Amicus Solar Cooperative with a mission to make life better by building our just and equitable electric future. Learn more at ReVisionEnergy.com. 

About Maine Coast Heritage Trust  

Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) advances the conservation of lands and waters in Maine to ensure ecological wellbeing and foster thriving communities. Since 1970, we have worked to guide the conservation movement and support a network of more than 80 land trusts. Together with partners we’ve protected nearly 200,000 acres, supporting the needs of people, plants, animals, and ecosystems across the coast. We’re dedicated to ensuring our natural areas can mitigate the effects of climate change and support all people and life for generations to come. Learn more about our work and get involved at www.mcht.org.