New-York solar program could change the game of clean energy
New York has approved the siting of 309 megawatts worth of solar energy. New York State Office of Renewable Energy granted the permits for three new solar projects. In Cortland County in New York, the 90-MW Home Solar Energy Center can be found. In Jefferson County, New York, a 119-MW solar project named Tracy Solar will be constructed. A 100-MW project, Riverside Solar, will also be built in Jefferson County.
Three solar installations contracts are expected to generate nearly $20 million of revenue for the cities, and school districts that are going to host these plants. The revenue will be in the form of payments, rather than taxes. Host communities are also required to invest in infrastructure.
Solar programs can transform communities
Solar power projects are not limited to providing clean energy, these projects are a good source to generate more revenue for communities. Solar power projects in New York State will generate an additional $458 million in capital investment, and 460 jobs for long-term or short-term in construction, facility operation, and maintenance.
New York State is projected to add on 542,000 MW of power generated annually by renewable energy and these going to full fill the power requirements of 69,000 homes. In New York State, eight other solar projects have received permits. Since 2021, New York State has seen over 1.8GW worth of solar power projects installed…
Having a benchmark for all of these renewable energy initiatives is useful. It takes 1 GW to power 750,000 homes. This means that 1.8GW is enough to power run 1,35 million New York homes. New York has 7.53 million households. This new solar project can power 18% or 3.2 million New York City households, which is equivalent to 42%. If these numbers seem low, remember that power is measured by household usage, not individuals.
New York has approved at least 20 renewable energy projects if you count projects approved by the State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment. This is since 2021. The state is serious about moving its population to renewable energy, for both the sake of the planet and to avoid the costs of climate change mitigation in cities like New York City which might have to literally be elevated to escape the sea level rise that has already begun.
Solar power plays an essential role in fighting climate change and finding more cost-efficient renewable energies for large populations. Who can’t do it if New York is able to go solar without the sunshine in California or the infrastructure in Dubai?
Prachi, an accomplished Chief-Editor at The Sustainable Brands Journal, has 15+ years of experience in Europe, the Middle East, and India, managing 90+ global sustainable brands. She’s a prolific writer in sustainability, contributing to various publications. Prachi’s unwavering passion and expertise make her a recognized authority, driving positive change and inspiring a sustainable future.
