Clay, New York — EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC (EDPR NA DG), the distributed generation (DG) business unit of EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), is pleased to announce the completion of the Morgan East and Morgan West community solar projects in Clay, New York. Located near Syracuse, NY, the Morgan East Solar Park generates 4.5 MWac in part for PaperWorks Industries, while Morgan West Solar Park generates 5 MWac in part for QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC and Sabin Metal Corporation. Both parks will also power the surrounding utility service territory in upstate New York, providing 60% of their total generation to residential and small business subscribers in the mass market.

Community solar projects provide a variety of benefits to the communities in which they are located. Community solar lowers household electricity costs, reduces carbon emissions, increases resilience to energy volatility, and strengthens the local grid by diversifying the energy portfolio. EDPR NA DG worked with both PowerMarket and NRG Energy’s Renewables Advisory (now CBRE Renewables) on the projects.

“We’re excited to expand our community solar portfolio in New York through invaluable partnerships with PaperWorks Industries, QubicaAMF, and Sabin Metal Corporation, while also providing access to affordable solar energy to residential and small commercial customers,” stated Joao Barreto, CEO of EDPR NA Distributed Generation. “Through community solar, we are increasing access to clean and reliable energy in new communities and advancing New York State’s decarbonization goals.”

Both projects support the economies of Clay and Syracuse by providing clean, reliable energy to manufacturing facilities and households served by the local utility. These projects enable New Yorkers to have access to renewable energy solutions, empower their energy independence, secure the local energy grid, and support the State’s climate commitments to reduce fossil fuel consumption.

“PowerMarket is proud of its long-standing partnership with EDPR NA DG to acquire and manage its community solar portfolio. For the Morgan East and West projects, we are thrilled to have secured the Town of Clay as a key partner, enabling us to bring the benefits of these local projects directly to Town of Clay residents. With hundreds of residents enrolled, we helped EDPR NA DG quickly accomplish its project milestones,” said Brad Tito, Director of Community Energy at PowerMarket. “These projects showcase our unmatched ability to engage communities and build strong partnerships, setting a new standard for how community solar programs can thrive through our involvement.”

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