Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the completion of the first community solar paired with energy storage project in New York. The milestone project will reduce the energy costs for approximately 150 households in Westchester County and New York City as well as provide power to 12 Tesla electric vehicle (EV) supercharging stations.
The announcement supports Governor Cuomo’s goals to install 6000 MW of solar by 2025 and 3000 MW of energy storage by 2030, as called for in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
“New York remains unwavering in our commitment to developing renewable energy resources that will grow our clean energy economy and advance our nation-leading plan to fight climate change,” Governor Cuomo said. “This first-of-its-kind project in New York combines renewable energy and energy storage that together will deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy creating a model for communities around the state.”
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), through its NY-Sun and Retail Energy Storage programs, provided nearly US$800,000 in support of the community solar plus energy storage project, which is expected to provide participants with approximately 10% savings on their monthly electricity bills for 25 years as well as provide power to Tesla’s EV charging stations.
Installed by IPPsolar LLC, and owned and operated by Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc., the 557-kW rooftop solar project comprises nearly 1500 panels and is paired with 490-kW four-hour Tesla Powerpack lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who made the announcement in Yorktown Heights, Westchester County, said: “This announcement of the first completed community solar paired with energy storage project marks another major renewable energy milestone in New York. IPPsolar and Urstadt Biddle Properties had the vision and commitment to make this project a reality, and will serve as an example to other commercial properties that these projects can provide clean, affordable energy for years to come. We are proud in New York to lead the way with our commitment and efforts to combat climate change and build back better, cleaner, and greener for future generations.”
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