FLINT MINE Solar

A planned utility-scale solar energy project in Greene County, NY

Learn About Our Project

Project Overview

Flint Mine Solar is a planned utility-scale solar energy project in Greene County, New York, that will help New York State meet its growing energy demand. Flint Mine Solar is expected to begin operations in 2028, and the project will produce enough clean energy to power roughly 21,000 typical homes annually.

Project Benefits

  • New local energy source to help meet New York’s growing electricity needs while supporting long-term energy affordability for consumers
  • New tax revenue for the communities of Greene County
  • Revenue for local landowners selling or leasing their land for new use
  • Designed to minimize any potential visual, noise, water runoff or other impacts during both construction and operations
  • Habitat conservation: Of the roughly 1,400-acre site of unproductive farmland, less than half – roughly 600 acres – will be utilized for the solar panels. The remaining land will remain protected to conserve the natural habitats around the site. Namely, Flint Mine Solar will maintain nearly 300–acres of grasslands to serve as a conservation area for the wintering raptor population.

Leading U.S. renewable energy developer DESRI has steadily advanced Flint Mine Solar since taking ownership of the project in 2022, working in collaboration with local and state leaders.

The project has secured the majority of required approvals, most notably approval from the New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment under Article 10 of the New York Public Service Law.

The Flint Mine Solar team is finalizing site engineering and preparations, with construction expected to begin in late summer 2026 to achieve commercial operations in Fall 2028. The Flint Mine Solar team is committed to answering questions, hearing feedback, and being a responsible and helpful neighbor. Contact us at info@flintminesolarproject.com.

About Us

DESRI is a leading U.S. renewable energy developer, owner, and operator. 

We work with local partners to develop solar projects in close coordination with home communities. We have a history of collaborating with local partners and landowners to respond to their individual concerns.

In conjunction with industry and academic experts, we have created effective construction and management techniques that help to reduce environmental impact as well as improve and maintain soil health.

Our design and procurement strategies focus on using advanced solar panel and racking technologies to maximize production while minimizing project footprint.

Flint Mine Solar is a planned utility-scale solar energy project in Greene County, New York, that will help New York State meet its growing energy demand. Once Flint Mine Solar begins operations in 2028, the project will produce enough clean energy to power roughly 21,000 typical homes annually.