EDPR NA Distributed Generation has announced the completion of the Morgan East and Morgan West community solar projects in Clay, New York. Located near Syracuse, the Morgan East Solar Park generates 4.5 MWAC in part for PaperWorks Industries, while Morgan West Solar Park generates 5 MWAC in part for QubicaAMF Worldwide and Sabin Metal Corporation. Both parks will also power the surrounding utility service territory in upstate New York, providing 60% of their total generation to residential and small business subscribers in the mass market.
EDPR NA DG worked with both PowerMarket and NRG Energy’s Renewables Advisory (now CBRE Renewables) on the projects.
“We’re excited to expand our community solar portfolio in New York through invaluable partnerships with PaperWorks Industries, QubicaAMF and Sabin Metal Corporation, while also providing access to affordable solar energy to residential and small commercial customers,” said Joao Barreto, CEO of EDPR NA Distributed Generation. “Through community solar, we are increasing access to clean and reliable energy in new communities and advancing New York State’s decarbonization goals.”
During construction, the Morgan East and West projects created 75 construction jobs and provided $6.8 million in support of local restaurants, shops, and businesses within 50 miles. The community solar projects are expected to contribute $12 million in payments to local governments. Investments in renewable energy development have grown in New York State due to its favorable community solar policies.
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