New York Defends Farmland Solar Rules | Albany News

New York is defending its solar farm policies against federal scrutiny, revealing that only large-scale projects over 25 megawatts require permits—and just a tiny fraction of prime farmland has been leased. Farmers confirm they willingly lease less productive land, like heavy clay, for solar development. The state also outlines strict end-of-life regulations to restore farmland after panels are removed, all while investing hundreds of millions to protect over 138,000 acres of farmland—showing a clear commitment to balancing clean energy goals with agricultural preservation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d9205df189757086