Case Studies of Recent Commercial Solar Projects

Solean

GreenSpark Solar was the General Contractor for this 7.412 MW solar project built in the town of Olean, a small city near the Pennsylvania border. GreenSpark's responsibility included Construction Management as well as the module and ballasted racking installation and oversight, and the procurement of racking. The Solean project utilized a re-mediated brownfield and helps to power the St. Bonaventure campus as well as the Olean General Hospital. This project is owned long-term by Kenyon Energy. Interested in what we can do for you? Let's talk. Go Back See More

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Rochester Regional Health

GreenSpark worked with Rochester Regional Health on a 5.4873 MW solar array that powers over 100 of their smaller buildings. GreenSpark's role in the project included Engineering, Procurement, and Construction. The project is in Parma, NY and also provides educational resources for the Spencerport CSD. The project is owned by Sol River Capital long-term. https://greensparksolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rrhtrimmed.mp4 In The News Rochester Regional Health shows off new solar farm in Parma 20-acre solar farm opens in Parma Rochester Regional Health activates second largest solar farm in NYS Interested in what we can do for you? Let's talk. Go Back See More

Radec Electric Corporation

Radec Electric Corporation is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor based in Rochester, NY. GreenSpark worked with the Radec team to install a 44 kW project on the roof of the business. The array was completed earlier this year and is expected to cover 50% of the company's electric load. Interested in what we can do for you? Let's talk. Go Back See More

Heritage Christian Services

https://youtu.be/8UPF6bQ-UPQHeritage Christian Services, a non-profit agency that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offsets 100% of their electricity needs in the Rochester region with local solar power. Heritage Christian Services entered into solar power purchase agreements as the anchor offtaker in two community solar arrays.GreenSpark Solar developed and installed the two projects which are owned by Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI). Heritage Christian Services is expected to save approximately $2 million in energy costs over the 25-year power purchase agreement.The first community solar array was installed by GreenSpark in 2018 in the town of Parma, NY. The 2.7 MW array…

Upstate Door

Upstate Door first made the switch to solar in 2015, with a 400kW ground-mount array installed by GreenSpark. In 2021, GreenSpark installed an additional 322kW ground-mount solar array for Upstate Door. Both projects received funding through NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program and are located in Warsaw, NY. Learn more about Upstate Door here. Want to see what we could do for you? Complete the form below to learn more. Go Back See More

R.D. Specialties

R.D. Specialties, GreenSpark Commercial Solar Completed in 2018, this installation in Webster provides an average annual savings of $8,500 and a lifetime savings of $210,000. Like many other local businesses, R.D. Specialties made the switch to solar for both environmental and financial savings. size: 86.36kW roof mount completed: 2018 Businesses of all sizes have taken advantage of clean and local energy to help power their businesses. Our variety of options make it easy for businesses make the sustainable switch to clean energy. Want to see what we could do for you? Complete the form below to learn more. Go Back…

Town of Williamson

Williamson became the first town in the state of NY to supply 100% of all municipal loads with its 1.5 MW solar array.

Cherry Lawn Fruit Farms

The installation in Sodus, NY is expected to cover over 100% of Cherry Lawn's electric load while saving over $26,000 annually, and $650,000 over the life of the array. The project utilized a short-term loan associated with federal tax credits, as well as a long term loan through their local bank. GreenSpark Solar was also successful in obtaining a grant for the owners through the USDA REAP program. size: 158.4kW roof mount completed: September 2015 funding: NYSERDA & USDA REAP Want to see what we could do for you? Complete the form below to learn more. Go Back See More

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Young Sommer Winery

Completed in 2015, this 20.67 kW roof mount installation in Williamson, NY for our friends at Young Sommer Winery covers 100% of the winery's electric load with a lifetime savings of $108,000. Over the years, owners Wilma & Herm Young have become vocal supporters of both solar power and GreenSpark Solar. We're honored to help them power their farm to create their award-winning ciders and wines, Businesses of all sizes have taken advantage of clean and local energy to help power their businesses. Our variety of turnkey solar solutions make it easy for businesses to make the sustainable switch to clean…

Long Acre Farms

Long Acre Farms: Small Business Grows Sustainably with Solar Energy In 2015, Doug and Joan Allen of Long Acre Farms partnered with GreenSpark Solar to install a 72.8 kW ground-mounted solar array designed to cover 100% of the farm’s electricity needs. The system powered their diverse operations, including their farm, winery, and ice cream shop, and was projected to save the business over $300,000 across the system’s lifetime while paying for itself within five years. But as Long Acre Farms grew, so did their energy demands. In 2023, the Allens expanded their business to include a wedding and event venue—adding…

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