Lancaster, NY: A Case Study on Solar Landfills

Revitalizing Unused Space into Community Solar

Did you know that every 15.5 hours, Americans use enough plastic to fill the Dallas Cowboys' home field? Landfills, often synonymous with pollution, are difficult to repurpose once filled.

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While historically viewed as eyesores and environmental hazards, landfills can be sited for solar reuse. Solar landfills repurpose these spaces into clean energy powerhouses.

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The Lancaster Community Solar Project Recognizing the opportunity and value of unused space, Catalyze constructed two solar sites on what was formerly a landfill. In alignment with New York State's ambitious Climate Act which seeks to achieve a zero-emission electric grid by 2040, the project supports community solar for the Lancaster area.

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The two sites, totaling over 12 MWdc are located in Lancaster, New York. The first is a 6.63-MWdc community solar project with Finger Lakes Health as the commercial utility off-taker.

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The second 6.06 MWdc site will offer remote net crediting, providing additional opportunities for the Town of Hector’s municipal sites and other subscribers.

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While the sites are co-located, they are connected to the New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) distribution infrastructure by two different interconnection points.

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These projects support New York’s goals of expanding clean energy access while deploying an innovative use of land that previously provided no value to the local community.

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Achieving Environmental Milestones at Catalyze Catalyze is reimagining how we use space to accelerate a cleaner, brighter future. “This project is a shining example of how solar development can not only offset land maintenance costs but also transform a challenge into a revenue-generating asset, all while supporting the community and the environment.” - Annika Colston, CEO of AC Power

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Lancaster, NY: A Case Study on Solar Landfills

Did you know that every 15.5 hours, Americans use enough plastic to fill the Dallas Cowboys' home field? Landfills, often synonymous with pollution, are difficult to repurpose once filled.

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While historically viewed as eyesores and environmental hazards, landfills can be sited for solar reuse. Solar landfills repurpose these spaces into clean energy powerhouses.

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The two sites, totaling over 12 MWdc are located in Lancaster, New York. The first is a 6.63-MWdc community solar project with Finger Lakes Health as the commercial utility off-taker.

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The second 6.06 MWdc site will offer remote net crediting, providing additional opportunities for the Town of Hector’s municipal sites and other subscribers.

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While the sites are co-located, they are connected to the New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) distribution infrastructure by two different interconnection points.

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These projects support New York’s goals of expanding clean energy access while deploying an innovative use of land that previously provided no value to the local community.

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