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BROCKTON, MA-New England's first all-solar condominium complex has broken ground here. They are part of a $6-million development project designed to bring 26 townhouse-style condominiums to this working class city south of Boston.

Known as Johnson Square Village, the project is being developed on Foster Street by local builders Johnson Square Developers. It will be comprised of seven energy efficient buildings, each with several solar units that will supply most of the complexes energy needs.

Builder Dan Porrazzo, who is developing the project along with partner David Murphy, tells GlobeSt.com that the concept of building solar-powered condominiums in New England has been on his mind for years. A $458,300 grant awarded last month from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's Renewable Energy Trust will offset the cost of the solar panels.