New York has achieved 6 GW of distributed solar, surpassing its Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act target a year early. This capacity powers over one million homes. The NY-Sun initiative has attracted $9.2 billion in private investments and created over 14,000 jobs, with large projects (>1 MW) following wage requirements. Governor Hochul instructed NYSERDA to raise the solar target to 10 GW by 2030, with 3.4 GW already under development. NYSERDA secured a $250 million US Environmental Protection Agency grant to support solar access for 6.8 million low-income residents in New York. A 5.7 MW New Scotland project, part of the Solar for All pilot, was recently completed, and benefits low-income households through National Grid.
New York achieves 6 GW solar milestone a year early
The state secures $250 million to support solar initiatives for low-income households through a federal grant. (Image Credit/Source: Kindel Media/Pexels)
Naperőmű Farm Kft, which planned trials for a 66 MWp solar plant in Ballószög, Hungary. (Image Credit/Source: BarneyElo/Pixabay)
The 312 MW solar projects span multiple Japanese regions and boost Nozomi Energy’s portfolio to 750 MW. (Image Source: Actis)
Emeren sold its 2.8 MW solar project in Maine to Altus Power, completing the transfer through sale and operation handover. (Image credit/Source: KindelMedia/Pexels)
A 1.14 MW solar farm in Novo Selo, North Macedonia, featuring Huawei inverters with over 90% efficiency. (Image Credit/Source:SolarEnergy/Pixabay)