Distributed Energy Infrastructure (DEI), an EPC firm for solar and battery storage, has announced the mechanical completion of two community solar projects near Lysander, New York.
The 2.9-MW West Genesee Solar Project and the 5-MW Cold Springs Solar Project, developed for Generate Capital, are DEI’s first installations in central New York and are expected to interconnect with the NYISO grid in Q2 2026.
Construction on both projects ran through the winter of 2025-2026, during which the Baldwinsville area recorded over 100 inches of snowfall. DEI’s installation teams completed mechanical installation on schedule without any safety incidents.
“Completing these projects through one of Central New York’s harshest winters is a testament to what our team is capable of,” said Mike Wilkinson of Distributed Energy Infrastructure, in a statement. “Our crews pushed through snowy, muddy, and freezing conditions to stay on schedule and build safely. We’re proud to deliver two high-quality projects that will bring clean energy to this community.”
Both installations feature ATI single-axis tracking systems and bifacial solar modules, which generate electricity from both direct sunlight and reflected light, delivering 30-40% higher efficiency than standard monofacial panels.
The projects also generated significant local economic activity, with electrical installation performed by IBEW Local 43 and additional construction and landscaping work carried out by local firms. Generate Capital provided project financing through its infrastructure investment platform.
Peggy Flannery, Managing Director of the Investment Team at Generate Capital, added, “West Genesee and Cold Springs are a great example of what’s possible when the right team, financing, and community come together.”
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