--- title: Don't Miss MA SMART's Special Incentive for Solar Battery Systems description: Discover MA SMART's 2025 incentives for solar battery systems, offering increased savings and energy independence for Massachusetts businesses. Act now for the best rates! image: https://blog.catalystpower.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-01-23T144636.968.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/dont-miss-ma-smarts-special-incentive-for-solar-battery-systems#main-content) [![Catalyst Power logo](//info.catalystpower.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/catalyst-theme/images/catalystpower-header-logo.svg)](https://catalystpower.com) [![Catalyst Power logo](https://blog.catalystpower.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/catalyst-theme/images/catalystpower-header-logo.svg?newlogo)](https://catalystpower.com) Search [Power Your Business](https://catalystpower.com) ![](https://blog.catalystpower.com/hubfs/Catalyst%20Power%20Logos/CatalystLogos_CMYK_Logo%20+%20Tagline%20copy%206.png) # Don't Miss MA SMART's Special Incentive for Solar Battery Systems [ Emiley Mallory ](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/author/emiley-mallory) • January 24, 2025 Massachusetts (MA) businesses, it's time to power up your energy savings! The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program has unveiled exciting updates for 2025 that make adding a battery storage system to your solar installation more attractive than ever.  **The SMART Advantage for Businesses**  The MA SMART program, jointly sponsored by the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and utility companies like Eversource and National Grid, [offers substantial financial incentives for solar energy adoption](https://www.eversource.com/content/residential/save-money-energy/clean-energy-options/solar-energy/smart-program). This translates to significant long-term savings and a cleaner energy profile for commercial businesses.  **Battery Storage: The Game-Changer**  Solar battery systems allow businesses to store excess energy generated during the day, providing a reliable power source during peak demand times or short-term outages. This not only [stabilizes energy costs but also supports sustainability efforts](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/exploring-the-economic-and-environmental-benefits-of-battery-storage-solutions). Here's why you should consider adding battery storage to your solar system:  1. **Enhanced incentives**: The MA SMART program provides an additional "adder" for systems that include battery energy storage. This bonus can significantly boost your overall incentive rate.  1. **Increased energy independence**: Store excess energy produced during peak sunlight hours for use during less productive periods or at night.  1. **Grid resilience**: Protect your operations from short-term power outages and support the grid during peak demand times by pulling from your own backup supply.  1. **Demand response opportunities**: Participate in programs that can provide [additional revenue streams](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/the-pros-and-cons-of-demand-response).  **What's New for 2025?**  The 2025 MA SMART program update brings even more benefits:  - **Increased capacity**: An additional [300 megawatts](https://nofrackedgasinmass.com/smart-program-2/) of new annual capacity will be available.  - **Market-responsive rates**: Annual adjustments to incentive rates will better reflect current market conditions.  [Check out our blog post](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/what-are-the-new-benefits-in-the-2024-updates-to-mas-smart-program)* for a more expansive list of MA SMART benefits.*  **Time to Act!**  With these enhanced incentives, MA businesses have never had a better time to invest in solar and storage systems. Not only will you slash your energy bills, but you'll also be contributing to a more sustainable future. Contact Catalyst Power® today to learn how your business can benefit from the MA SMART program's battery storage incentives. Remember, the sooner you act, the better your chances of securing the most favorable rates!  [ Contact Our Energy Experts Today! ](https://catalystpower.com/contact-us/)   [Battery Storage](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/tag/battery-storage), [BESS](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/tag/bess), [Massachusetts](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/tag/massachusetts), [Solar](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/tag/solar), [Financial](https://blog.catalystpower.com/more-power-to-you/tag/financial) ## About Catalyst Power As an independent, integrated provider of commercial electricity and gas as well as distributed energy solutions, Catalyst Power helps your business get the most from your power supply. 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