A 45-acre solar facility is on the horizon for Owasco, and residents will have a chance to share their thoughts at a public hearing Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Owasco Town Hall, 2 Bristol Ave.
Developer WSB Solar aims to build a 7.4-megawatt project featuring two solar arrays at 113 Melrose Road. The plan involves clearing 41 acres of trees and requires approval of a minor subdivision by the town’s planning board to proceed.
This initiative aligns with New York’s goal to boost solar energy production, with Cayuga County’s capacity increasing from 1 megawatt in 2014 to 73 megawatts this year. Community input is encouraged for this significant development.
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