PowerBank Secures Approvals for 3.1 MW Buffalo Solar-BESS Project Powering 388 Homes
PowerBank secured SEQRA clearance, variances and a zoning amendment for its 3.1 MW Buffalo landfill solar and BESS project, advancing toward NY DEC construction approval. Upon financing and build-out, the community solar installation will power 388 homes and contribute to PowerBank’s 1 GW-plus development pipeline.
1. Approval Milestones
PowerBank has secured a negative declaration under SEQRA, area and use variances, and a zoning map amendment to advance its 3.1 MW hybrid solar and BESS project on a closed landfill in Buffalo toward construction approval.
2. Next Steps
The company is pursuing final NY DEC approval and arranging third-party financing before commencing construction on the community solar installation.
3. Project Benefits
Once operational, the 3.1 MW array will feed clean energy into the local grid, delivering bill credits to 388 subscribing homes and lowering their electricity costs per kilowatt-hour.
4. Strategic Context
This development builds on PowerBank’s over 100 MW of completed projects and supports its 1 GW-plus development pipeline, aligning with New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act solar capacity targets.