4 Boralex Projects Worth 180 MW Selected Under RfP in New York

Mar 16, 2020 01:58 PM ET
  • Boralex has actually introduced that 4 of its solar power projects were picked by NYSERDA, as part of its 2019 Renewable Energy Standard Solicitation

Boralex has actually introduced that 4 of its solar power projects-- Greens Corners (120 MW), Sandy Creek (19.99 MW), Bald Mountain (19.99 MW), and also West River (19.99 MW)-- were chosen by the New York State Energy Research as well as Development Authority (NYSERDA), as part of its 2019 Renewable Energy Standard Solicitation for the acquisition of New York Tier-1 Eligible Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).

The choice of these projects has actually begun a procedure wherein Boralex and also NYSERDA are functioning in the direction of the implementation of Renewable Energy Standard Agreements for the acquisition of RECs connected with the power manufacturing of each of the projects. Each REC stands for the ecological features of one-megawatt hr of electrical power produced from a qualified sustainable resource like solar.

Completing regarding 180 MW, these 4 photovoltaic solar power generation centers lie in Upstate New York.

  • The 120 MW Greens Corners Solar center lies in the Town of Watertown as well as in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County.
  • The 19.99 MW Sandy Creek Solar center lies in the Town of Adams as well as Ellisburg, Jefferson County.
  • The 19.99 MW Bald Mountain Solar lies in the Town of Greenwich, Washington County.
  • The 19.99 MW West River Solar centers lies in the Town of Moreau, Saratoga County.

The projects will certainly provide financial, social, and also ecological advantages to the State of New York, their areas, communities, and also college areas, as well as each project will certainly sustain about 50 (19.99 MW projects) to 100 (120 MW project) building work along with long-lasting work to sustain procedures.

" New York's Green New Deal, is a nation-leading tidy power schedule that will boldy place New York State on a course to accomplish 70 percent of the state's electrical energy from renewable resource by 2030, and also we are proud to be adding to this activity," stated Patrick Lemaire, head of state as well as ceo of Boralex.

" Not just was every project sent picked, yet the Boralex advancement group got in the New York market and also took these projects from idea to today's statement in less than a year. These projects note our very successful access in the United States solar power market as well as stand for a crucial action in the success of our development and also diversity positionings of our strategic plan."

When creating the centers, the company has actually exposed that it has actually currently started the procedure of seeking advice from with neighborhood stakeholders to comprehend their rate of interests and also consider their remarks. It will certainly remain to deal with the host communities, host regions as well as neighborhood stakeholders to make certain that the projects are appropriately incorporated right into their corresponding areas.


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