Distributed Energy Infrastructure, an EPC firm for solar and battery storage, has reached 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, the two sites are DEI’s first installations in central New York and are expected to interconnect with the NYISO grid in Q2 2026.
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Construction on both projects ran through the winter of 2026, during which the Baldwinsville area recorded over 100 inches of snowfall. DEI’s installation teams maintained progress despite challenging weather and ground conditions, completing 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 DEI. “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 technology to maximize energy yield, including ATI single-axis tracking systems and bifacial solar modules. The modules generate electricity from both direct sunlight and reflected light, delivering 30-40% higher efficiency than standard monofacial panels. The two projects will feed clean energy into the grid at a time of rising electricity demand, including during peak summer hours.
Electrical installation was performed by IBEW Local 43, with additional construction and landscaping work carried out by local firms including Schuler Haas/Ferguson Electric, DC Solar, Williams Fence and Excavation and Greenside Services.
“West Genesee and Cold Springs are a great example of what’s possible when the right team, financing and community come together,” said Peggy Flannery, managing director of the investment team at Generate Capital. “We’re proud to bring clean energy and local jobs to Lysander, and to support central New York’s growing role in the clean energy transition.”
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