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New York power
Recently began operating (2024) and has not yet reported a full year of generation. Its first complete year of data will appear in the next annual release.
Air quality & health in Genesee County
Genesee County has a population of 57,529. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 12,203 cases in the county.
No ozone or particle pollution grades are available for this county in the most recent report. The figures above describe how many residents live with conditions sensitive to air quality — not measured pollution levels.
Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to certain health conditions, particularly for children and older adults. Where electricity comes from affects how much combustion pollution is produced on the grid.
These figures describe the county as a whole and are not specific to this facility. Sources: American Lung Association – State of the Air (New York); U.S. EPA Air Quality Index.
The story behind this New York renewable energy facility
New York has 567 solar plants in this category, and Alexander Road Solar in Batavia, Genesee County, ranks #530 of 567 by 2024 electricity produced. It is a single solar photovoltaic installation, meaning panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity, with a capacity of 1.6 MW (a megawatt is a measure of how much power a facility can deliver at once, and this size is enough for about 94 homes).
The site began operating in 2024, so a full year of data is still pending. It is owned by RPNY Solar 7, LLC and connects to the grid served by National Grid. Like all solar, it generates without burning anything.
Nearby places worth exploring
Batavia sits midway between Buffalo and Rochester, in part of western New York farm country. Darien Lake amusement park is a well-known destination nearby, and both cities are an easy drive for a day trip.
Local school district
Batavia City School District
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* Homes-powered and emissions comparisons are annual estimates based on national averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. “Homes powered” describes a quantity of electricity, not direct service to specific households. How we calculate this.
