Utility-Scale Solar
Utility-scale solar power is one of the fastest ways to reduce global carbon emissions. Currently just over 1% of global electricity generation is estimated to be from utility-scale solar photovoltaics. Projections suggest that by 2050 utility-scale solar could represent 20-25% of global electrical generation.*
East Light Partners believes utility-scale solar power plants can be developed in a way that balances environmental protection with societal energy demands and climate goals. We embrace the challenge of developing utility scale projects that will be welcomed in their local communities.
*“Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics.” Drawdown.org.
Under Construction
ELP Stillwater Solar
Saratoga County, NY
ELP Stillwater Solar is a 20 MW utility-scale solar project on vacant land in Saratoga County, New York. In 2018, NYSERDA awarded ELP Stillwater Solar a contract through their annual procurement under the Clean Energy Standard.
ELP Stillwater Solar has received all required permits and construction is currently underway. It was the first project in its cohort of awardees to enter construction.
In Development
ELP Ticonderoga Solar
Essex County, NY
ELP Ticonderoga Solar is a 20 MW utility-scale solar project on vacant industrial land in Essex County, New York. For the second straight year, East Light Partners was awarded a contract through NYSERDA’s annual procurement under the Clean Energy Standard. Download the 2019 Renewable Energy Standard Solicitation Factsheet.
Permitting of ELP Ticonderoga Solar is currently underway.
ELP Rotterdam Solar
Schenectady County, NY
ELP Rotterdam Solar is a 20 MW utility-scale solar project on vacant land in Schenectady County, New York.
ELP Stuyvesant Solar
Columbia County, NY
ELP Stuyvesant Solar is a 20 MW utility-scale solar project on former hunting and agricultural land in Columbia County, New York.