State, nation seek to improve farmers’ earnings By Gwendolyn Craig New York’s top agricultural leader said he is concerned about compromising the state’s farmland for renewable energy projects, something the Adirondack Park Agency has discussed … [Read more...] about Agricultural leaders weigh in on solar arrays on farmland
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APA approves 20-megawatt solar array in Clifton
State readying mine property for 62,000 panels By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondacks is one step closer to hosting the state’s first “build ready” solar project , about 62,000 panels generating 20 megawatts of energy to the grid, from the tailings … [Read more...] about APA approves 20-megawatt solar array in Clifton
Largest Adirondack solar project to date goes before APA
Array of 62,000 panels would be installed near former Superfund site By Gwendolyn Craig The state’s first “build ready” solar project and the largest ever proposed in the Adirondack Park could get approval by the Adirondack Park Agency on … [Read more...] about Largest Adirondack solar project to date goes before APA
Where are the likely locations for solar arrays?
Scenic Hudson’s mapping system could be applied to Adirondacks By Gwendolyn Craig Hudson Valley nonprofit, Scenic Hudson, has built a mapping tool to help municipalities with siting large-scale solar projects. The tool could help the Adirondack … [Read more...] about Where are the likely locations for solar arrays?
Adirondack Park Agency approves sixth solar project in Ticonderoga
Farm field would hold 11,000 panels By Gwendolyn Craig Ticonderoga is becoming a hub for harvesting sunshine after the Adirondack Park Agency approved the sixth large-scale solar facility in the town in less than three years, the most permits … [Read more...] about Adirondack Park Agency approves sixth solar project in Ticonderoga
APA approves Inlet communications towers, Crown Point solar project
By Gwendolyn Craig The Town of Inlet will be less of a dead zone for cell service and emergency radio communications after the Adirondack Park Agency approved two new towers on Thursday. The towers, made to look like evergreens, are expected to … [Read more...] about APA approves Inlet communications towers, Crown Point solar project