Brooklyn Paper: City’s First Community-Led Solar Power Initiative Coming to Brooklyn Army Terminal

Some Sunset Park residents and businesses will soon benefit from the launch of Sunset Park Solar, the community-led initiative that will see the installation of solar panels at the Brooklyn Army Terminal to bring clean, affordable energy to the neighborhood.

The project, a collaboration between the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), UPROSE, and Working Power, will feature a 725-kilowatt solar array designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, stabilize energy costs, and provide $1.24 million in lifetime energy bill savings to about 150 households, according to the NYCEDC.

“This is exactly the kind of community-driven project New York needs as we transition to a sustainable energy system that works for all of us,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes. “Sunset Park Solar reduces emissions and gives Sunset Park neighbors and businesses access to clean, affordable energy they can rely on. It also builds on our efforts to make the Brooklyn Army Terminal home to a climate innovation hub, and ensure the Terminal offers southern Brooklyn residents’ access to jobs, resources and opportunities to thrive.”