Development
Useful Links
NYPA's 100 MW Solar Photovoltaic Initiative:
- NEW 100 MW Solar Business Registry (Register now)
- Request for proposals (closed)
- Invitation to eligible facilities
- How to participate - schools
- How to participate - government or municipal facilities
- Initial announcement of initiative by Gov. Paterson
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News:
March 4 - Historic Solar Project Receives Widespread Interest and Support
January 28 - New York Power Authority Advances Historic Solar Energy Project
January 27, 2010 - Governor Paterson Announces Historic Solar Energy Project (Governor's press release) Includes photo & caption (transcript of press conference)
October 14 - NYPA CEO and NFTA Chairman Highlight Plans for Solar Installation at Transit Agency Bus Garage in Buffalo (includes photo and caption) 
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October 7, 2009- Governor Paterson Announces Major Expansion of New York's Solar Energy (Governor's press release)
NYPA 100 MW Solar Photovoltaic Initiative
We are currently exploring a public-private partnership for the installation of up to 100 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic systems, including roof-mounted and ground-mounted PV arrays, at municipal facilities, public and private schools and government buildings throughout the state.
Eligible facilities are invited to explore the criteria for participating in this initiative and propose sites for the installation of solar arrays.
The RFP for a solar developer was issued on January 27, 2010. A bidders' conference was held on March 2 and 43 proposals were submitted before the Earth Day deadline for bids. These proposals are now being evaluated.
NEW Companies interested in becoming involved in solar development in New York State are invited to network with developers and other firms in our business-to-business 100 MW Solar PV Initiative Business Registry.