“The Cape Cod Commission has granted approval for an unusual solar farm proposal for 18 acres of forested land off Cotuit Road in South Sandwich. The regional planning agency gave its blessing—with conditions—after a subcommittee conducted a public hearing on the matter in February and engaging in subsequent deliberations. The meeting room was packed … [Read more…]
Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Notice Bulletin: 13590 Duanesburg Road
“Schenectady County – The Town of Dunaesburg, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Richard/Eden Renewables will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the application for a Secial Permits under Local Law #1-2016 of the Solar Energy Facilities Law. The project is located at 13590 Duanesburg Road in the … [Read more…]
Record-setting solar auction could open India up to foreign investment
“A 2 GW solar auction held by national body the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has attracted an historic low Indian solar electricity tariff of INR2.36/kWh ($0.031) from Spanish developer Solarpack, which secured 300 MW of project capacity, according to data shared with pv magazine by the National Solar Energy Federation of India. … [Read more…]
Solar power tariff hits new low of ₹2.36/unit
“New Delhi: India’s solar power tariffs hit a record low of Rs2.36 per unit during a bid conducted by state run Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI). According to government officials, the lowest bid was placed by Spain’ Solarpack Corporación Tecnológica, S.A., with Italy’s Enel Group’ Avikaran Surya India Private Ltd, Canadian firm’ … [Read more…]
Duanesburg seniors graduate as guests look on
“They wore their masks and sat several feet apart under a tent that had been erected in the outfield of the Duanesburg High School baseball complex that saw no action this spring. They were happy to be there. “I knew it would be nice to see everyone one last time,” Duanesburg senior Makenna Todd … [Read more…]
Rural New York pays price as NYC benefits
“Recently, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans to spur economic recovery through public works projects. He listed renovation of LaGuardia Airport in Queens, rebuilding Penn Station in New York City, and building transmission lines from Western New York to New York City, allowing wind and solar energy generated upstate to be sent downstate. All of … [Read more…]
Ag & Markets: NextEra impact on farmland “significant”
“State Ag & Markets has raised a long list of concerns over the super-sized solar project proposed along Route 20 in the Town of Sharon. Because of its size, the 352-acre, 50-megawatt NextEra Energy project is subject to state—not local review; a public information session that had been on the calendar for March was … [Read more…]
Schenectady Co. Sheriff: Five stores fail underage alcohol sting in Rotterdam, Duanesburg; 18 checked
“An underage alcohol sales sting Monday resulted in the arrests of five clerks, accused of selling alcohol to minors, Schenectady County Sheriff’s officials said. In all, investigators checked 18 retail- and convenient-type stores and supermarkets in Rotterdam, Niskayuna, Princetown and Duanesburg.” read the entire article Cook, Steven. Schenectady Gazette 23 June 2020. … [Read more…]
Eden Devco (UK) LLP Companies House June 23, 2020
“Total exemption full accounts made up during period 17 July 2018 to 31 July 2019 31 for Eden Devco (UK) LLP Registration Number OC423424” view filings on Companies House website view PDF from Companies House Companies House 23 June 2020.
Scaling up Africa’s solar energy
“Chalker Kansteiner, co-founder and CEO of GridX Africa, believes harnessing the power of the sun could offer a more cost-effective energy solution for people across Africa.Source: CNN” read the entire article and watch the video CNN 18 June 2020.