New York Invests $94 Million for Solar Plans Across the State

New York State on September 26 announced $94 million in awards for large solar electric plans that will increase the solar capacity in the Empire State by in excess of 214 megawatts, a 68% increase over the amount of solar installed and in the pipeline at the end of 2013.The $94 million in renewable backing leverages private investment of $375 million in new photovoltaic (PV) power infrastructure projects.

The new capacity, which is planned for 142 plan sites, was obtained through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's Competitive PV program. A total of 50 plan sites are located at businesses; 41 at schools and school districts; 36 at municipal and other government facilities; and 15 at nonprofits, health care institutions, and colleges. See the New York State news release.

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