“Construction on a large solar array and associated battery storage at the former Hickory Ridge Golf Course is still awaiting building permits from the town. Though the clearing of parts of the 150-acre property, including more than 200 trees, has been underway for several months, Assistant Town Manager David Ziomek informed the Conservation Commission … [Read more…]
“AMHERST — Advocates for solar development that protects forests and natural resources are calling on the town to do more to keep the former Hickory Ridge Country Club, and the Fort River that traverses the 150-acre property, from being harmed after learning that the subcontractor is a Pennsylvania company that reached a $1.14 million … [Read more…]
“On February 3, 2023, the town of Amherst posted a “courtesy notice,” announcing that “the Fort River Solar 2, LLC (“FRS2”) Solar Project, managed by Amp Solar Development Inc. (“Amp”) is set to begin construction in the coming weeks.” The notice continued—” The Town and FRS2, along with the site contractor, Dynamic Energy, will … [Read more…]
“Dynamic Energy Solutions LLC has sold two solar+storage projects to Amp Energy, a global renewable energy infrastructure manager, developer and owner. Together, the two ground-mounted projects total 11.2 MW DC and include 10.3 MWh of battery energy storage systems. Construction and commercial operation are expected to occur in 2020. Dynamic Energy will perform the … [Read more…]