Distributed energy infrastructurean EPC solar and battery storage company, has achieved mechanical completion of two community solar projects near Lysander, New York: the 2.9 MW West Genesee Solar Project and the 5 MW Cold Springs Solar Project. The two locations, developed for Generate Capital, are DEI’s first installations in Central New York and are expected to connect to the NYISO network in the second quarter of 2026.
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Construction on both projects lasted until the winter of 2026, during which the Baldwinsville area received more than a foot of snow. Despite challenging weather and ground conditions, DEI installation teams continued to make progress and completed the mechanical installation on time with no safety incidents.
“Completing these projects during one of Central New York’s harshest winters is a testament to what our team is capable of,” said DEI’s Mike Wilkinson. “Our crews worked through snowy, muddy and icy conditions to stay on schedule and build safely. We are proud to deliver two high-quality projects that will bring clean energy to this community.”
Both installations feature technology to maximize energy output, including single-axis ATI tracking systems and bifacial solar panels. The modules generate electricity from both direct sunlight and reflected light and deliver a 30-40% higher efficiency than standard monofacial panels. The two projects will supply clean energy to the grid at a time of rising electricity demand, including during peak summer hours.
The electrical installation was performed by IBEW Local 43, while additional construction and landscaping work was performed by local companies including Schuler Haas/Ferguson Electric, DC Solar, Williams Fence and Excavation and Greenside Services.
“West Genesee and Cold Springs are a great example of what is possible when the right team, the right financing and the right community come together,” said Peggy Flannery, managing director of the investment team at Generate Capital. “We are proud to bring clean energy and local jobs to Lysander and support Central New York’s growing role in the clean energy transition.”
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