Solar  -  October 21, 2021

NYC Plans 25 MW of Solar for Public Schools and Water Treatment Plants

New York City is planning solar array installations for 47 public schools and several water treatment facilities that will produce a combined capacity of more than 25 MW.

The solar projects will be executed through a partnership between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) beginning in early 2022. In addition to 25 MW of solar energy, the portfolio will include up to 6.6 MW of energy storage. The energy generated will be enough to power1,297 NYC homes and offset more than 7,100 metric tons of CO2e annually.

The projects will advance the city’s target to install 100 MW of solar energy on city-owned properties by 2025 to reduce emissions 80% by 2050. NYPA and DCAS executed PPAs with ENGIE North America, Ameresco and the City of New York for energy generated by the solar and storage systems.

The initiative will also support New York State’s Climate Act, targeting 10,000 MW of distributed solar and 3,000 MW of energy storage by 2030, in addition to 70% of the state’s electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030.

“This school solar project will help advance the ambitious clean energy goals set by both New York State and the City,” John R. Koelmel, chairman of NYPA's Board of Trustees said, in a statement. “The Power Authority is proud to work alongside our New York City agencies, and especially throughout the New York City school system, to build a cleaner, greener energy system for all New Yorkers. Working with schools allows us to set a good example for young people who we hope will be the sustainability and clean energy leaders of tomorrow.”

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