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The Ultimate Urban Solar Lab: New York City
Federal stimulus funds could turn New York City’s rooftops into a laboratory for urban solar.
Con Edison, which serves 3.2 million customers in the New York City area, is proposing a 12 megawatt solar energy pilot program that would add solar panels to the utility’s buildings and property, help customers pay for installations, and solicit developers to build larger rooftop systems in its territory.
While 12 megawatts might sound small, the potential is enormous.
If it succeeds, what New York City learns from the project will shed valuable light on how photovoltaics can help cities worldwide manage peak electricity demands on hot summer days. (Continue reading…)
