Resistance grows against New York’s 18 planned solar farms locals say ruin land, kill animals and won’t create much energy
Resistance is mounting against New York's plans to build 18 large solar farms in rural areas, with locals expressing concerns about environmental impacts and energy output. Farmers like Alexandra Fasulo are particularly worried about the destruction of protected land and potential harm to wildlife. Critics argue that the actual energy generated will be significantly lower than projected, raising questions about the effectiveness of these projects.
- ▪New York is pushing forward with 18 industrial-scale solar power plants despite local opposition.
- ▪The Fort Edward Solar power plant will cover 1,800 acres of protected grassland and is expected to harm local wildlife.
- ▪Studies indicate that the actual energy output from these solar plants will be only about 15 percent of their total capacity.
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Metro Resistance grows against New York’s 18 planned solar farms locals say ruin land, kill animals and won’t create much energy By Chadwick Moore Published May 25, 2026, 1:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York is strong-arming 18 industrial-scale solar power plants into rural communities across the state despite strong opposition from locals. Schuylerville farmer Alexandra Fasulo had just settled into the idyllic acreage she purchased in 2023 when Governor Kathy Hochul’s bulldozers came roaring in, poised to thrash 1,800 acres of protected grassland to build a 100-megawatt-capacity solar energy complex in nearby Fort Edward, NY. 22 “We were like serfs coming before a king.
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