Turn energy and EPC provider GreenSpark solar energy have completed construction on a solar portfolio in Upstate New York that includes four agrivoltaic projects. The portfolio of more than 22 MWdc is a crucial step towards New York’s goal of achieving 70% renewable energy by 2030 and a zero-emissions electricity grid by 2040.
This spring, the four solar projects owned and developed by Pivot began producing energy in New York State, including several projects in the Adirondack region. Financing for the projects included NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program, and the portfolio adds to Pivot’s existing 2,000+ project history. By working with GreenSpark Solar, Pivot was able to ensure quality installations while keeping the labor and economic benefits of the projects as local as possible. The solar energy projects are registered in the Remote credit program, which is tailored to commercial subscribers, local farms, nursing homes and school districts.
“This 22 MW portfolio is the result of the collaboration between the teams of GreenSpark Solar and Pivot Energy. As Certified B Corporations, both GreenSpark and Pivot prioritize bringing clean, local energy to Upstate NY, benefiting all stakeholders,” said Kevin Schulte, CEO of GreenSpark.
The innovative portfolio maximizes solar energy production. It consists entirely of tracker systems that adjust their axes so that the photovoltaic panels point to the optimal position of the sun. In addition, all locations will be grazed by sheep, the majority of them by United Agrivoltaic Energy, a national cooperative of sheep farmers. Pivot also partners with a nonprofit organization to sponsor the raising and release of native ground-nesting birds at two of the sites.
“Pivot Energy is excited to partner with GreenSpark Solar on this Upstate New York Solar Portfolio, an important step toward New York’s clean energy goals,” said Brit Gibson, Chief Operating Officer at Pivot Energy. “We are thrilled to be able to leverage agrivoltaic energy, which allows land to be used for both regenerative agriculture and solar energy generation, delivering multiple benefits at once.”
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