Overview
Adirondack Solar is a 1.1 MW solar PV facility in New York, operated by Cypress Creek Renewables. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Clean Energy Standard.
Adirondack Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in New York, United States. With a capacity of 1.1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the local grid. The facility is owned and operated by Cypress Creek Renewables, a prominent solar developer in the U.S. The plant operates under New York's Clean Energy Standard, which mandates 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and zero-emissions electricity by 2040. As a solar PV installation, it benefits from the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and state-level incentives under the NY-Sun initiative. The facility uses standard solar panel technology with no tracking systems, typical for projects of this scale. Adirondack Solar's location in upstate New York provides good solar resource potential. The facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports grid reliability in the region. Its small scale minimizes land-use conflicts and visual impacts, while contributing to the state's distributed generation capacity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of New York, where solar development is encouraged to meet renewable energy targets. Solar PV installations like this one have minimal environmental impact, though land use and habitat fragmentation are considerations. The region's climate offers moderate solar insolation, and the facility avoids more sensitive ecological areas.
Frequently asked questions
Adirondack Solar is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 44.8936, -73.8417.
Adirondack Solar has a capacity of 1.1 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Adirondack Solar is owned and operated by Cypress Creek Renewables, a leading solar developer in the United States.
New York's Clean Energy Standard requires 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and zero-emissions electricity by 2040, supported by the NY-Sun initiative and federal Investment Tax Credit.
Solar PV facilities generate electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have minimal water use. They also support grid resilience and distributed generation.