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Production / Operations

Powerbank talks Manlius site tour by NYSERDA members

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Executive Summary

  • Powerbank Corp. has completed the Manlius Solar Project, a 5.9 MW community solar facility in Upstate New York, and hosted an exclusive tour for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
  • The $11.35 million project was developed for Solar Advocate Development LLC and repurposed a closed landfill, producing enough electricity in its first year to power approximately 737 homes.
  • The project receives incentives under the NYSERDA NY-Sun Program and operates as a community solar initiative, allowing subscribers to earn credits on their electric bills.

Key Details

  • Project Name: Manlius Solar Project
  • Location: Town of Manlius, Onondaga, N.Y.
  • Capacity: 5.9 MW
  • Total Cost: $11.35 million USD
  • Developer/Client: Developed and constructed for Solar Advocate Development LLC
  • Site History: Repurposed a closed landfill
  • Operational Output: Produced enough electricity in the first year to power approximately 737 homes
  • Incentives: Receiving incentives under the NYSERDA NY-Sun Program
  • Project Type: Community solar project feeding into the local power grid
  • Company Track Record: Powerbank has over 100 MW of completed projects and a development pipeline exceeding 1 GW

Notable Quotes

  • No direct quotes from executives were included in the text; the content references a question-and-answer session with Powerbank's chief operating officer during the tour.
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