“US company Nautilus Solar Energy has announced the opening of a community solar farm on the Altamont municipal waste dump and burn pit, formerly the Schenectady Army Depot.
The project marks the first community solar farm to be developed on a formerly used defence site (FUDS).
The 2.8MW farm will provide clean energy to more than 260 New York households, with the company encouraging those who cannot afford to install solar panels on their own homes to subscribe to community solar at a discount to the standard electric service rate.
Eric LaMora, executive director of community solar at Nautilus, said: “The successful development of this community solar farm on a FUDS site sets a new precedent in renewable energy projects. It is a proud moment for Nautilus as we contribute to the clean energy transition while fostering local economic growth.”
Located near the Northeastern Industrial Park in Guiderland, New York, the initiative demonstrates how former environmental liabilities can be turned into productive renewable energy sites.
The 2.8MW farm will provide clean energy to more than 260 New York households, with the company encouraging those who cannot afford to install solar panels on their own homes to subscribe to community solar at a discount to the standard electric service rate.
Eric LaMora, executive director of community solar at Nautilus, said: “The successful development of this community solar farm on a FUDS site sets a new precedent in renewable energy projects. It is a proud moment for Nautilus as we contribute to the clean energy transition while fostering local economic growth.”
Located near the Northeastern Industrial Park in Guiderland, New York, the initiative demonstrates how former environmental liabilities can be turned into productive renewable energy sites.”
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Shaw, Alfie. Power Technology. 7 August 2024.