PureSky Energy is excited to announce the launch of two new community solar farms, Tamarac Solar in Troy, NY, and Green Dale Solar in Schodack, NY now fully operational and delivering clean, affordable power exclusively to Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) households. Both projects are part of New York State’s Expanded Solar for All (ESFA) program, ensuring that the financial and environmental benefits of renewable energy reach the communities that need them most.
Collectively, Tamarac and Green Dale Solar provide more than 14 MWdc of solar capacity, producing enough clean electricity to power nearly 2,900 homes each year while preventing approximately 29 million pounds of CO₂ emissions annually. By dedicating both projects entirely to ESFA, PureSky is guaranteeing immediate, measurable savings for income-qualified residents, advancing energy equity, lowering household energy costs, and supporting New York’s bold clean energy and climate goals.
“These projects are a powerful example of how community solar can make the clean energy transition more inclusive,” said Nicholas Topping, Vice President of Community Solar at PureSky Energy. “With Tamarac and Green Dale, we’re continuing to expand access to guaranteed energy savings for income-eligible families, while building on the momentum of earlier successes like our Clover Meadow project in Claverack.”
The solar farms were developed in partnership with Eden Renewables, based in Troy, NY, reflecting the companies’ shared commitment to creating projects that are rooted in local communities and designed to maximize social and environmental benefits.
“We’re especially excited to see Tamarac and Green Dale come online here in the Capital Region,” said Giovanni Maruca, Chief Development Officer at Eden Renewables. “These projects demonstrate the value of strong partnerships and show how solar can deliver lasting savings and resilience for households that need it most.”
Project Highlights
- Tamarac Solar (Troy, NY) – 7.3 MWdc | 13,338 solar panels | 10.3M kWh annually | Powers 1,417 homes
- Green Dale Solar (Schodack, NY) – 7.0 MWdc | 12,900 solar panels | 9.8M kWh annually | Powers 1,360 homes
Combined Benefits:
- Capacity: 14.3 MWdc
- Annual Generation: 20.1 million kWh
- Equivalent Homes Powered: 2,777 annually
- Estimated Annual CO₂ Reduction: 29 million lbs annually
- Estimated 30-Year Customer Savings: $6.8 million
Beyond bill savings, Tamarac and Green Dale will bring additional benefits to their host communities, including new tax revenue, local job creation, pollinator-friendly land management, and Eden’s education and outreach programming for schools and community organizations.
