Mecklenburg Community Solar Garden

Mecklenburg Community Solar Garden

Completed in October 2023, the Mecklenburg Community Solar Garden in Ithaca, New York was made possible through the partnership between New Energy Equity and local landowners. This 2.313 MW solar installation consists of over 6,800 panels and is designed to generate enough energy to power 275 average New York homes annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 2,100 metric tons each year.

Thanks to New York's Community Solar program, local businesses, municipalities, and school districts can subscribe to this solar garden and harness its renewable energy without needing to install solar panels on their own properties. Subscribers benefit from reduced energy bills while contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for New York. Hosted by local landowners, this project exemplifies community-driven efforts towards environmental stewardship and energy savings.