Firm lands near-$1B deal to develop record-breaking solar farm: 'The largest solar energy project in the state’s history'

Firm lands near-$1B deal to develop record-breaking solar farm: 'The largest solar energy project in the state’s history'

Solar energy in New York got a big boost with the announcement of a $950 million contract to construct the state's largest solar farm, and the program has now broken ground, according to PV Magazine. Greenbacker Renewable Energy secured the deal to build the 500-megawatt installation in Genesee County. Work has already begun, and the project is scheduled to come online in 2026. The scheme is one of 23 major projects that New York State Governor …