Sunset Park Solar at the Brooklyn Army Terminal is New York City's first community-led solar project. This 725-kilowatt solar array will serve about 200 local families and businesses, reducing energy bills by 20 percent and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Revenue will support a community wealth fund for solar projects. Developed by UPROSE and Working Power, this initiative aims to empower underinvested communities, setting a precedent for similar projects amid climate challenges and governmental policy rollbacks on renewable energy.
The 725-kilowatt solar array will deliver clean and reliable electricity to about 200 Sunset Park families and businesses, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering energy bills by 20 percent.
Revenue from the installation will go into a community wealth fund to support projects such as additional solar initiatives.
Climate justice advocates describe the nonprofit initiative as a 'blueprint' for energy justice, hoping it sets a precedent for similar community-driven energy initiatives.
Elizabeth Yeampierre pointed out that while scientists raise alarm bells about climate change, the Trump administration is simultaneously divesting from renewable energy and increasing dependency on fossil fuels.
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