Solar Power

The number of solar construction workers is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years in New York as it hopes to meet climate goals. But there are some issues with the jobs that are needed to meet the demand.

National Grid and Convergent Energy and Power are operating the largest, and perhaps the first, solar and storage energy system in Cicero. National Grid New York President, Rudy Wynter, says the site could be the path forward for clean energy systems.

After the nuclear catastrophe, the nation's investment in renewable energy soared. Many of those affected in Fukushima started production. But Japan is pushing fossil fuels, causing climate concerns.

The multibillion-dollar solar photovoltaic industry has roots in an unexpected place. More than 40 years ago, oil companies invested in solar research and development that have proved critical.

The Anheuser-Busch brewery in Baldwinsville will now be partially powered by a 2.7 megawatt solar farm, the largest off-site solar installation of any…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is putting up $40 million to support solar projects that include energy storage.Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that the…

Solar energy advocates are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to change the way the state determines compensation for solar projects.The problems began about a…

The sun will be the source of electricity for about 70 percent of the Madison County government complex from now on. Tucked between some cornfields and…

The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) approved $5 billion Thursday to help fund Gov. Andrew Cuomo's ambitious clean energy campaign, despite…

Lewis County is now looking to solar to help save on energy costs. County officials expect the new solar project to generate enough power to supply half…