Do Solar Panels Work in Winter? Busting Myths and Embracing the Chill

While going solar in the winter may seem like a crazy idea, it is actually the best time to go solar! By signing a contract in the earliest months of the year, your system will be installed and switched on during the spring and summer months when there is the highest amount of energy-producing sunlight. Here's how solar works in winter, and why it's a great time to get installed!

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GreenSpark Helps Power Affordable Housing Project with Clean Energy

GreenSpark Solar is proud to announce its support of Home Leasing in its transformative affordable housing project in the City of Rochester. This initiative, led by Home Leasing, will convert 130,000 sq. ft. of unused space from the historic Hickey Freeman building at ​​1155 N. Clinton Ave. into a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income community.

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Redaptive

GreenSpark Solar and Redaptive are transforming Rochester's telecommunications sector by installing a 419kW roof-mounted solar array on a call center. This initiative will significantly cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with New York State's ambitious climate goals. Scheduled to be operational by July 2024, this project underscores the powerful synergy of solar energy and telecommunications, driving both economic and environmental benefits.

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Town of Fort Edward Stakeholders Celebrate Operation of 6.9 MW Community Solar Landfill Project

Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure, AC Power, and GreenSpark Solar announced the commercial operation of a 6.9 MW community solar landfill project located in the Town of Fort Edward, NY, owned by KSI, developed by AC Power, and built by GreenSpark. The project is set to deliver clean, renewable energy to more than 800 local households, and the group of stakeholders is celebrating with a virtual ribbon cutting later this month.

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Industry-Leading Collaboration: Pivot Energy and GreenSpark Solar Announce Completion of 22 MW Upstate New York Portfolio

New York, June 5th, 2024 – Today, leading national renewable energy provider Pivot Energy, and industry-leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider, GreenSpark Solar, announced the completion of a four project Upstate New York solar portfolio with agrivoltaics. The over 22 Megawatt DC (MWdc) portfolio is a crucial step towards New York’s goal of reaching 70% renewable energy by 2030 and a zero-emission electric grid by 2040.

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B Corporations CVE North America and GreenSpark Solar Announce Operational Launch of Wheatfield Community Solar Project in New York

New York, NY, February 6, 2024 – CVE North America (CVE), in partnership with GreenSpark Solar (GreenSpark), announces the operational launch of a 5.6 megawatt (MW) community solar project in Wheatfield, NY. This project is the first to achieve operational status of a five-project community solar portfolio in construction by CVE and GreenSpark. This key milestone marks a significant stride in bringing equitable and sustainable energy solutions to New York State to support its renewable energy initiatives.

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GreenSpark Solar & Pivot Energy Team up on 33MW of Solar Energy

GreenSpark Solar (GreenSpark) and Pivot Energy (Pivot) are in the process of installing seven solar projects totaling over 33 megawatts (MW) across New York State. Pivot Energy, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a national solar provider focusing on developing, financing, building, and managing solar and energy projects. It has been a privilege working with Pivot, a national leader in the development of solar projects and another certified B Corp. Pivot aims to be a leader in the solar industry that helps increase equitable access to clean energy for businesses and communities.

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