Distributed solar energy firm UGE International has completed two new community solar projects in Staten Island, New York that will supply energy to residential subscribers and communications giant T-Mobile.
T-Mobile has recently become the first company in the U.S. in wireless to cover its total electricity usage with renewable energy only. A total of 60% of the power generated from the projects will go to residential subscribers provided by Common Energy and the remaining will go to T-Mobile.
The projects, with a combined capacity of 723kW, are situated on properties owned by Abingdon Square Partners. The projects are tested and approved by ConEdison and deliver clean energy to the grid, replacing fossil fuels and reducing pollution and CO2 emissions.
“As electricity prices across the country rise, participating in a community solar project is one of the few things a household or business can do to lower its energy costs,” Common Energy CEO and Founder Richard Keiser said.
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The two projects are expected to bring in annual recurring revenue of more than $221,000 for UGE.
“Our partnerships with Common Energy, T-Mobile and other leading businesses make it possible for us to continue developing community solar projects across the country,” says Nick Blitterswyk, CEO of UGE. “We’re working to bring community solar to as many families and businesses as possible, as swiftly as possible, so we can mitigate the worst effects of climate change and ensure that the renewable energy future is accessible and equitable.”
Recently, UGE International announced that it is developing three community solar projects totalling 3 MW in the metro New York City region that will contribute to the state’s goal of 10 GW of distributed solar electricity.
T-Mobile has also joined the Nexamp community solar program and has subscriptions to 10 Nexamp solar farms.
