Floating Solar Array On A Cranberry Bog?

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Floating Solar Array On A Cranberry Bog?

Rochester’s Planning Board began its meeting Tuesday by reviewing a unique proposal to permit a floating solar array at 53 Dexter Lane.             In an informal discussion of the project with the board, Matt Swanberg of New Leaf Energy explained such a design is only allowed on man-made ponds. That means cranberry ponds used for agricultural purposes such as the Dexter Lane site qualifies. New Leaf Energy’s proposal is for a two-megawatt solar…