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Powering Communities Through Long-Term Partnership
GreenSpark Solar and Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI) have added 2.9 MWdc to their growing portfolio with the completion of a community distributed generation project in the town of Huron, Wayne County, NY. As the developer, installer, and long-term O&M partner, GreenSpark delivered this high-performance tracker project in collaboration with financing partner and asset owner KSI — supporting local services, strengthening farm viability, and advancing clean energy in New York State.
Project Snapshot
- Location: Huron, NY
- Capacity: 2.9 MWdc (tracker system)
- GreenSpark Role: Developer, Installer, and O&M
- Financing & Ownership: Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI)
- Offtaker: A Fortune 500 company with 45,000+ employees
This solar tracker project is co-located with a fixed-tilt solar project GreenSpark and KSI completed in 2019.
Why Trackers? Maximizing Solar Output
This Huron, NY solar array uses single-axis tracker technology. Unlike fixed-tilt systems common in many solar farms, tracker systems follow the sun’s path throughout the day, generating more energy with fewer panels.
The increased production of tracker systems like this one helps boost yield and improve project economics for community solar sites where every kilowatt-hour matters.
Community & Economic Impact
Through a 15-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement, the project is expected to generate approximately $391,000 in payments to support the Town of Huron, Wayne County, and the North-Rose Wolcott School District. The agreement also included a one-time $50,000 Community Benefit Payment directly supporting local services.
Beyond the PILOT period, the project is anticipated to deliver an additional $63,000 in tax revenue over the following decade. The collective revenue strengthens municipal budgets while supporting long-term farming operations through reliable land hosting lease payments.
Alan Youngman, farmer and landowner of this solar site, commented on how solar hosting is already supporting their farming operations: “The payments from that solar farm are going to pay for our corn seed and bean seed this year.”
💡 Learn more about solar farms and their impact in GreenSpark’s Guide to Solar Farms.
Commitment to Land Stewardship
GreenSpark and KSI have taken care to protect and enhance agricultural land in Wayne County. As part of this project, GreenSpark contributes annually to the Genesee Land Trust to offset farmland impacts and preserve prime soils through conservation easements. This commitment ensures that renewable energy and agriculture can coexist for generations.
A Proven Partnership: GreenSpark + KSI
Since 2017, GreenSpark and KSI have collaborated on more than 20 solar projects totaling 71 MW of distributed generation capacity. By combining GreenSpark’s solar development expertise with KSI’s financing solutions, we consistently deliver high-quality, high-performing solar projects.
This trusted partnership provides landowners and corporate offtakers with:
- Streamlined project execution from a recurring Solar Power World Top Solar Contractor and the nation’s #1 community solar installer
- Strong industry relationships backed by expert knowledge of solar development and permitting best practices
- Flexible, hands-on collaboration tailored to site location, project timelines, and stakeholder needs
- A values-driven partnership with a nationally recognized clean energy leader and dedicated investor in renewable growth
