Hecate Energy secures permit for New York's 'biggest' solar project

• New york city State authorities have actually authorized a permit for a 500MW PV plant from solar developer and also owner Hecate Energy.

Set to be improved virtually 3,000 acres throughout the communities of Elba and also Oakfield, the Cider Solar Farm is the largest PV project ever before permitted in New York State, according to Hacate.

With construction because of start by 2023, the project will be interconnected to the power grid with the Dysinger-New Rochester 345kV transmission line.

The plant represents a US$ 500 million private infrastructure investment in western New York, claimed Harrison Luna, Hecate Energy's project developer for the Cider Solar Farm.

"This permit marks a significant milestone, not only for Hecate Energy, but in making purposeful progression toward New york city State's ambitious climate goals," he included.

Aiming to reach 100% zero-emissions electrical power by 2040, New york city State granted agreements last month to 22 large-scale solar projects as part of its largest land-based procurement of renewables to day.

Spanish oil significant Repsol acquired a 40% risk in Hecate Energy last year.