EDPR NA Distributed Generation has announced the completion of the Morgan East and Morgan West solar projects in Clay, New York. The Morgan East Solar Park, located near Syracuse, generates 4.5 MWAC partly for PaperWorks Industries, while Morgan West Solar Park generates 5 MWAC partly for QubicaAMF Worldwide and Sabin Metal Corporation. Both parks will also power the surrounding utility area in New York State, with 60% of their total energy supply delivered to mass market residential and small business subscribers.
EDPR NA DG worked on the projects with both PowerMarket and NRG Energy’s Renewables Advisory (now CBRE Renewables).
“We are 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 expanding 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 to support local restaurants, shops and businesses within a 50-mile radius. The community solar projects are expected to contribute $12 million in payments to local governments. Investments in renewable energy development have increased in New York State due to favorable community solar policies.
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