CleanCapital announced the official commencement of commercial operations for its latest solar project in downtown Buffalo, New York. With an installed capacity of 3.59 megawatts, the project is located on Elk Street, demonstrating CleanCapital's expertise in brownfield development and the company's ongoing commitment to distributed energy generation and the revitalization of underutilized land.

The solar project is located north of the Buffalo River, covering 11 acres, and was originally part of an ExxonMobil oil depot. The project will transform a covered and lined brownfield adjacent to a wastewater treatment plant into a productive energy asset for the city of Buffalo. Through the National Grid's "Everyone Solar" (E-SFA) initiative, it will provide affordable solar power to local residents, including low- and middle-income households.

The Elk Street Solar Project is part of CleanCapital's Western Electric Field (WEF) portfolio, alongside two other projects in New York—the West Shore Project in West Park and the Fork in the Road Project in Milan. These three projects provide renewable energy to National Grid customers, enhance grid reliability, stabilize energy prices, and expand community solar coverage in New York State.

CleanCapital's Chief Development Officer, Paul Curran, stated: "CleanCapital is delighted that the Elk Street Solar Project has commenced operations and will continue to invest in distributed generation and brownfield development. This project exemplifies how solar energy can positively impact local communities, support grid resilience, and deliver tangible benefits to residents of Buffalo."