Shepherd's Run Solar Farm is a 42-megawatt photovoltaic solar facility under development by Hecate Energy. Below is a list of select benefits the project offers:
Provides new, renewable energy to protect and preserve clean air, water quality and soil resources.
Generates approximately 71,000 MWh of energy annually-- enough to meet the average yearly electricity needs of 9,975 households.
Delivers significant revenues to local government, schools, and community services.
Boosts the area's economy, creating construction jobs and adding commerce for local businesses.
Operates quietly without airborne emissions or water pollution.
Reduces reliance on fossil fuels, offsetting 85,745 tons of carbon dioxide emissions - equal to taking 18,205 passenger cars off the road for a year.
Co-located agrivoltaic projects for grazing and farming utilizing best practices.
Pollinator species plantings and apiary farming.
Fueled by the sun to provide long-term price benefits for electricity consumers.
Uses photovoltaic panels on tracking structures that follow the sun throughout the day to optimize power production.
Supplies renewable energy to help meet the goals of New York State's Clean Energy law.