Overview
Cohalan is a 4 MW solar PV facility in New York, United States, owned by CD US Solar MT1 LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy capacity under the US IRA and New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Cohalan is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in New York, United States, with a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW). Owned by CD US Solar MT1 LLC, the plant is operational and adds to the region's distributed solar generation. As a small-to-medium scale solar installation, it supports local energy needs and grid resilience. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and New York's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which aim for 70% renewable electricity by 2030. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 4 MW, Cohalan is typical of community or commercial solar projects that feed into the distribution grid. Cohalan's environmental significance lies in its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. By generating clean electricity, it helps New York meet its ambitious climate goals. The plant's location in a suburban area also demonstrates the integration of renewable energy into existing landscapes, with minimal land-use impact compared to larger utility-scale projects.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in New York, a state with strong renewable energy targets under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Solar PV installations like Cohalan have low operational emissions but require land for panel arrays. In suburban settings, they can be sited on rooftops or brownfields, reducing land-use conflicts. The plant's 4 MW capacity contributes to grid decarbonization and local air quality improvements.
Frequently asked questions
Cohalan is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 40.7625, -73.1944.
The Cohalan solar plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The Cohalan solar facility is owned by CD US Solar MT1 LLC.
Solar energy in New York is supported by the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the state's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which target 70% renewable electricity by 2030 under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
By generating clean electricity, Cohalan reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps New York achieve its climate targets. It also demonstrates the feasibility of integrating solar PV into suburban landscapes.