PUBLISHED: FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019 AT 5:15 AM
A planned 24.99 megawatt solar facility is among 20 renewable energy projects set to receive $1.5 billion in state funding. Silver Lake Solar is a project by Geronimo Energy of Minneapolis, Minn. It will produce 24.99 megawatts of electricity and encompass about 175 acres on the Faryna farm property off Route 39 south of the village of Perry, according to state and county officials.
“We’re supportive of it,” said Town Supervisor Keith Granger on Wednesday. “It should bring some benefits to the town.” The funding was announced by the The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in the aftermath of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2019 State of the State Address. State officials said the projects will generate $4 billion in direct investment in the clean energy sector and will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Geronimo has been working with local community members, said company spokeswoman Lindsay T. Smith in an emailed response to questions. It’s estimated construction and operations will start in 2021.The electricity generated would go into the general grid.
“The project plans to interconnect into an adjacent utility substation, and similar to any home or business, will require installation of some additional electrical equipment to safely inject the power generated into the grid,” Smith said. “The final electrical design will be dependent upon an interconnection study that is currently underway.”
Besides generating electricity, the project will also pose benefits for the town and Wyoming County. A Payment In Lieu of Taxes plan will be developed with the Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency, said Director William Daly of the county’s Planning and Development department. The resulting funds will benefit the town, county and surrounding school district.
A key part of Geronimo’s development philosophy is the notion of “farmer-friendly”, which means that Geronimo develops projects that are not only community-driven, but also economic drivers for local host communities, Smith said. Some have expressed hope that residents will soon be given the opportunities to raise questions about the project such as how is this method less intrusive than wind farms.
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