Two solar energy projects are a ‘go’ in Batavia | Top Story

BATAVIA — The developer of two solar energy projects along Alexander Road is anticipating a 2023 construction start after both projects got town Planning Board approval Tuesday night.Planners granted special use permits for a 1.6 megawatt project at 9071 Alexander Rd. and a 3.7-megawatt project at 9183 Alexander Rd., known as the Pike Road project.The project at 9071 Alexander would cover about 10 acres. It would be a ground-mounted solar energy system. The ground-mounted commercial solar energy system at 9183 Alexander Rd. would cover 14 acres. The company developing the projects is Renewable Properties, based in San Francisco, Calif.“Hopefully, these will be going to construction late spring or early summer next year,” Brian Madigan of Renewable…

Read more…