Overview
Calabro Airport North Solar Project is a 1.3 MW operational solar PV facility in New York, USA, owned by Agilitas Energy LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Clean Energy Standard.
The Calabro Airport North Solar Project is a 1.3 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility located in New York, United States. Owned by Agilitas Energy LLC, the plant is operational and contributes to the local grid with clean electricity. As a small-scale solar installation, it represents the growing distributed generation sector within the state's renewable energy landscape. The facility operates under New York's Clean Energy Standard, which mandates 70% renewable electricity by 2030. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity without emissions, and the 1.3 MW capacity is typical for community or commercial-scale projects. The plant benefits from federal Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and state-level incentives under the NY-Sun initiative. Located near the Calabro Airport, the project utilizes otherwise underutilized land for energy generation. It supports local energy independence and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's output helps meet regional demand and contributes to New York's ambitious climate goals, including the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a region with moderate solar insolation, typical of the northeastern US. Solar PV installations have minimal land-use impact when sited on previously disturbed areas like airport grounds. The project avoids visual and ecological disruption by utilizing non-agricultural land, and it supports biodiversity by not requiring water for cooling. Grid integration is facilitated by net metering policies.
Frequently asked questions
The Calabro Airport North Solar Project is located near Calabro Airport in New York, United States, at coordinates 40.822400, -72.875000.
The facility has a capacity of 1.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The project is owned by Agilitas Energy LLC, a renewable energy developer and operator.
New York's Clean Energy Standard requires 70% renewable electricity by 2030, supported by the NY-Sun initiative and federal Investment Tax Credits (ITC).
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has minimal water and land-use impact when sited appropriately.