Overview
Gaskill Rd Community Solar Farm CSG is a 5 MW solar PV facility in New York, United States, operated by Delaware River Solar LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Clean Energy Standard.
Gaskill Rd Community Solar Farm CSG is a 5 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility located in New York, United States. The plant is owned and operated by Delaware River Solar LLC and is currently operational, providing clean energy to the local grid. As a community solar project, it allows multiple subscribers to benefit from solar power without installing panels on their own properties. The facility operates under New York's Clean Energy Standard, which mandates that 70% of the state's electricity come from renewable sources by 2030. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 5 MW, this plant is considered small-to-medium scale. The project supports the state's transition to a low-carbon energy system and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental benefits include displacing fossil fuel generation and reducing air pollutants. Community solar farms like this one also promote energy equity by providing access to renewable energy for renters and low-income households. The facility's location in upstate New York benefits from ample solar resource, contributing to grid stability and local economic development.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of New York, where land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems. However, community solar projects often utilize previously disturbed land or dual-use agriculture. The region's climate supports moderate solar generation, and the project helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lowering carbon emissions and improving air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Gaskill Rd Community Solar Farm CSG is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 42.116000, -76.183000.
The facility has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned and operated by Delaware River Solar LLC.
The facility operates under New York's Clean Energy Standard, which requires 70% renewable electricity by 2030, and benefits from the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Community solar allows multiple customers to subscribe to a shared solar farm and receive credits on their electricity bills for the power generated, enabling access to solar energy without rooftop panels.