Hecate Energy has 500 MW solar farm in New York approved

• 2 years ago (2022-07-29)
• David Flin

North America 1021 Solar 272

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Hecate Energy has received a siting permit for its Cider Solar Farm from the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES).

The 500 MW solar farm will cover around 3000 acres near the towns of Elba and Oakfield, making it the largest solar energy project in New York State. Construction at the site is expected to start in 2023.

The Cider Solar Farm will be interlinked with the New York State electricity grid through the Dysinger-New Rochester 345 kV transmission line.

Once complete, the Cider Solar Farm will be capable of generating 920 GWh a year. The project is also expected to offset 720 000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Harrison Luna, Hecate Energy Cider Solar Farm project developer, said: “This permit marks a major milestone, not only for Hecate Energy, but in making meaningful progress towards achieving New York state’s ambitious climate goals.”