Solar initiative expands to upstate

Aug 14 - The Daily Star

A state initiative to promote solar energy has expanded to upstate New York, offering more than $100 million in incentives to regional businesses and municipalities. A media release from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office Thursday announced that $107 million is available to upstate New York and beyond through the NY-Sun initiative, which aims to increase the amount of electricity generated by photovoltaic systems statewide.

Photovoltaic systems generate power by converting the sun's energy to electricity.

The program, which is being administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, seeks proposals for photovoltaic systems larger than 50 kilowatts to be installed at businesses, factories, municipal buildings and other larger commercial and industrial customers. A new website, ny-sun.ny.gov, has been launched to provide information for applicants seeking funding through the program. Proposals under the first round of the NY-Sun competition are due Nov. 8.

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