PowerBank Announces New 6.9 MW Solar Project in the Capital District, New York

Executive Summary

• PowerBank Corporation executed a lease for the NY‑Crawford Rd community solar project, a 6.9 MW DC ground‑mount installation in New York’s Capital District.
• The project will seek NYSERDA NY‑Sun incentives, interconnection approval, permits and third‑party financing before construction.
• Once operational, the facility is expected to generate enough electricity to power roughly 800 homes and contribute toward New York’s 6 GW solar capacity target for 2025.

Key Details

• Project Size: 6.9 MW (DC) ground‑mount solar array.
• Location: Capital District, New York (NY‑Crawford Rd site).
• Lease Agreement: Executed; secures land rights for the development.
• Incentives: Anticipated eligibility under NYSERDA’s NY‑Sun program.
• Regulatory Steps: Interconnection application submitted; preliminary screening analysis underway.
• Next Milestones: Obtain interconnection approval, complete permitting, secure construction financing.
• Operational Model: Community solar – subscribers (homeowners/renters) receive electricity credits on their utility bills.
• Capacity Impact: Contributes to NY’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal of 6 GW solar capacity by 2025; adds ~800 homes’ worth of power generation.
• Company Context: PowerBank has >100 MW of completed projects and a pipeline exceeding 1 GW, underscoring its development capability.

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