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$2,500,000 NY Green Bank Provides Bridge Loan to Eden Renewables, LLC

  “Bridge Loan to Support the Deployment of Community Solar Projects Eden Renewables, LLC On November 8, 2019, NY Green Bank (“NYGB”) provided a 24-month senior secured $2.5 million bridge loan facility (the “Bridge Loan”) to Eden Devco Borrower LLC (“Borrower”), which is owned by Eden Devco LP (“Sponsor”), a limited partnership that is managed … [Read more…]

NYSERDA Award Letters for Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC and Oak Hill Solar 2, LLC

Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC at 13590 Duanesburg Road Delanson, NY 12053   Battery Energy Storage October 28, 2019 PDF “Your award in the amount of $2,358,000 is contingent upon the installation and grid interconnection of a 5,000 kW/11,790 kWh (useable installed energy capacity measured in AC) energy storage system at 13590 Duanesburg Rd, Delanson, … [Read more…]

Go big, go DC: an in-depth look at DC-coupled solar-plus-storage

  “As the costs of solar PV modules continue to reduce, and those of batteries follow a similar downward trajectory, solar-plus-storage is in growing demand among utilities and solar developers. The US is leading the trend, where these types of clean energy power stations are starting to produce electricity competitively with gas peaking plants, especially … [Read more…]

Board reviews training course on renewable energy storage

  “Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Jeffrey Ashe on Wednesday discussed a training course the board recently attended on energy storage facilities used to capture renewable energy as it is generated, suggesting a need for the city to plan for the eventual arrival of the units that he described as large batteries. “What’s happening now … [Read more…]

NYSERDA January 2019 New York Solar Guidebook for Local Governments

  “New York Solar Guidebook Assisting local governments across New York State in navigating and managing solar energy development in their communities. The New York Solar Guidebook is a compilation of information, tools and step-by-step instructions to support local government with the development, installation and maintenance of solar energy projects in their communities. This guide … [Read more…]

2016 NYSERDA Model Energy Solar Law

  “This Model Solar Energy Law (Model Law) is designed to assist communities in New York State adopt zoning provisions that promote solar energy systems while protecting community character and the environment. The Model Law is intended as a straightforward approach and leaves more complicated, site-specific issues to be handled through existing land use processes, … [Read more…]