RIC Limberlost I Solar

RIC Limberlost I Solar is a 4.0-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) array system located at 101 Limberlost Road, Kirkland, NY. The Limberlost I Solar Project occupies approximately 20 acres and consists of ground-mounted solar PV panels in a tracking configuration. Construction of the solar array system involves driving posts into the ground, mounting panels racks to the posts, inverters and several transformers sited on concrete pads, and an access road.

The Limberlost I Solar Project is within the P-D and R-R zoning districts and is considered a Tier 3 Solar Energy System (SES) according to the Town’s solar ordinance. Tier 3 SESs are permissible by a Special Use Permit (SUP) and Site Plan Review in the P-D and R-R zoning districts. The Project has received an interconnection study from National Grid that confirms available capacity. The solar array system will be connected to the electric power grid via the existing Yahnundasis 646 Substation (a 34.5 kV transmission line) located 2.5 miles east of the project parcel. Access to the site will be constructed off Limberlost Road.