Purple Painted Lady
The Purple Painted Lady turned green in 2021 with a 61kW solar array consisting of 156 panels. The solar array was designed and installed by
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Commercial Case Studies
Learn about our recent work and partnerships with businesses in our area. GreenSpark is proud to help organizations across the Greater Rochester region and throughout New York State make the switch to solar energy.
Farming & Agriculture
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
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
Long Acre Farms
Long Acre Farms, GreenSpark Commercial Solar GreenSpark installed a 72.8 kW solar array for Doug and Joan Allen at Long Acre Farms in the Spring
Fox Farms
Fox Farms in Williamson, NY made the switch to solar in 2014. GreenSpark helped the apple and fruit farm find the right solar system for
Whittier Fruit Farms
Whittier Fruit Farms, GreenSpark Commercial Solar GreenSpark installed two solar arrays totaling 9.4kW at Whittier Fruit Farms in July 2013. The installation marked GreenSpark’s first
Schools & Universities
Cornell University Phase II
In 2020, Cornell announced a 1 MW power purchase agreement on the rooftop of five new buildings of their North Campus Residential Expansion. GreenSpark was
Cornell University
In 2020, Cornell announced a 1 MW power purchase agreement on the rooftop of five new buildings of their North Campus Residential Expansion. GreenSpark was
University of Rochester
GreenSpark Solar was hired for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of this 335kW solar array and integrated 392 kWh energy storage project on the
MacArthur CSD
Funded by NYSERDA & USDA REAP, this 372kW array was completed in 2015 for MacArthur Elementary. Located on the south side of Binghamton, NY.
Rochester Institute of Technology
GreenSpark Solar developed, designed, and installed a 2.3 MW solar array for RIT.
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.
Clarkson University
GreenSpark installed a 2.31MW solar array for Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY in the fall of 2014. The solar array spanned 12 acres of land just outside the Village of Potsdam
Municipalities
Town of Ontario
GreenSpark installed a PowerCharge Platinum dual port electric vehicle (EV) charging station for the Town of Ontario. This pedestal-mounted station was funded through NYSERDA’s Charge Ready NY program
Village of Sodus Point
Village of Sodus Point Project size: 270 kW Completed: 2019 The Village of Sodus Point joined a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to save the
Village of Lima
The Village of Lima partnered with GreenSpark solar for their 447.12 kW system. The project is owned by Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure, with the Village of Lima entering a 25-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA).
Town of Irondequoit
The Town of Irondequoit received funding for two solar projects through NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities Program. GreenSpark Solar provided the turnkey solar package for the
Village of Brockport
This 645.84kW solar array for the Village of Brockport offsets the electricity needs of multiple buildings, including Seymour Library, three fire stations, the visitor center, Department of
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.
Developers & Institutions
Pivot Energy
GreenSpark is providing the primary engineering, procurement, and construction services for six projects across Central and Upstate New York, owned by Pivot Energy, totaling 27.8 MW. The projects are all tracker systems, which means the solar panels move with the sun in order to maximize production. It has been a privilege working with Pivot, another Certified B Corp that focuses on providing a positive impact on society as measured by environmental stewardship, social leadership, and responsible governance (ESG) factors.
270 on East Apartments
The 270 on East Apartments project in Rochester, NY consists of a 73kW roof-mount solar array installed by GreenSpark in 2022. The project is owned by Dyno Group, a Licensed Contractor and NYS-Certified MBE located in Buffalo, NY.
PUSH Buffalo
GreenSpark Solar is partnering with PUSH Buffalo to bring clean solar energy to their new affordable housing project.
Novis Renewables, LLC
GreenSpark provided the primary engineering, procurement, and construction services for five projects owned and developed by Novis Renewables, LLC, totaling 37.5 MWs. The projects span
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Solar Canopy Project
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers’ 874kW project consists of 2,184 bifacial solar panels mounted on twelve canopies covering Maryknoll’s two parking lots. Ecogy Energy is
Rochester Christian Reformed Church
Rochester Christian Reformed Church went solar in 2021 with a 35kW rooftop system covering about 50% of their electricity needs and saving them over $4,000 every year.
Turner Engineering & Woodbury Place Lofts
This 67kW roof-mount solar array is located right in downtown Rochester and was installed by GreenSpark in 2020. The solar array powers Woodbury Place Lofts
Mark IV Enterprises
Mark IV Enterprises, one of the largest locally-based real estate developers and property management firms in the Greater Rochester area, hired GreenSpark for their 132.7
Lodestar Energy
GreenSpark was the trusted EPC provider for Lodestar Energy’s 2020 portfolio consisting of 18 MWs across Central New York. The portfolio included a 5.2 MW,
Home Leasing
2.2 MW solar array is located in Ontario, NY. GreenSpark designed, developed, and installed the array, which will generate electricity for Home Leasing Affordable Housing Communities throughout the Greater Rochester area.
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
Heritage Christian Services
Heritage 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
Private Practices
Hilton Family Dentistry
Hilton Family Dentistry made the switch to solar in 2019 with a 24kW roof-mount array installed by GreenSpark. The project received funding from NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program.
Bateman Orthodontics
Bateman Orthodontics utilizes their 35.1kW solar array to power their practice in Rochester, NY. Interested in what we can do for you? Let’s talk. Go Back See
Zugner & Pedersen Dental Group
Based in the Village of Webster, Zugner & Pedersen Dental Group specializes in General Dentistry, Implant, and Cosmetic Dentistry. Their project not only includes a
York Animal Hospital
Based in Livingston County, the York Animal Hospital provides a number of services to the Greater Rochester area. Their decision to go solar helps them
Webster Chiropractic
Webster Chiropractic, GreenSpark Commercial Solar Completed in 2015, this installation in Webster, NY covers 58% of Webster Chiropractic’s electric load with a lifetime savings of
Manufacturing & Technology
Must Stash It
Must Stash It, a self storage facility in Canandaigua, made the switch to solar in 2022 with a 10.36kW roof-mount array. This project installed by GreenSpark Solar was funded in part through the NYSERDA NY-Sun program.
1809 Studios
1809 Studios, located in Macedon, New York, has been solar-powered since 2019. The 12kW rooftop solar array, installed by GreenSpark and funded in part by NYSERDA, adds to the uniqueness of this re-purposed, 19th century Erie Canalside Tavern.
Hale Technology in Practice (Hale TiP)
GreenSpark designed and installed this 65kW roof mount system for Hale Technology in Practice (Hale TiP) in 2020. The system was partially funded through the
Corning Inc.
‘Corning has added five long-term community solar agreements with Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure for solar projects engineered and constructed by GreenSpark Solar. Corning functions as an
HARBEC Plastics
GreenSpark has installed three renewable energy projects for HARBEC and the community, in the Wayne Industrial Sustainability Park (WISP) complex. The projects include a 248kW
General Motors
As part of its commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2050, General Motors contracted GreenSpark Solar to develop, design, and install a 465kW solar array at its plant in Rochester, NY.
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
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
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.
Messner Flooring
Messner Flooring installed a 21.4kW solar array at their store in the Village of Pittsford in the summer of 2016. The array was the first solar project built
EPC Portfolio Partners
Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI)
Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI) chose GreenSpark as their local partner in building over 45 MWs across 15 projects, including a 17 MW portfolio of new solar capacity in 2020. KSI owns the portfolio, ranging from 4 MWs to 7 MWs, which serve communities across the greater Rochester, Finger Lakes, & Plattsburgh regions.
Examples
Pivot Energy
GreenSpark is providing the primary engineering, procurement, and construction services for six projects across Central and Upstate New York, owned by Pivot Energy, totaling 27.8 MW. The projects are all tracker systems, which means the solar panels move with the sun in order to maximize production. It has been a privilege working with Pivot, another Certified B Corp that focuses on providing a positive impact on society as measured by environmental stewardship, social leadership, and responsible governance (ESG) factors.
Examples
Lodestar Energy
GreenSpark was the trusted EPC provider for Lodestar Energy’s 2020 portfolio consisting of 18 MWs across Central New York. The portfolio included a 5.2 MW, 5.6 MW, and 7.3 MW solar array totaling nearly 50,000 panels.
Examples
Novis Renewables, LLC
GreenSpark provided the primary engineering, procurement, and construction services for five projects owned and developed by Novis Renewables, LLC, totaling 37.5 MWs. The projects span across several locations throughout New York State.
