Lightstar Renewables is developing a dual-use solar and agricultural project in Poughkeepsie, New York. The project includes a 2 MW community solar array that will provide protection to crops from extreme weather events and provide stable land lease income for 25 years. Lightstar will work with local institutions to study the growing process and document the financial and agricultural case studies for wide dissemination. The crops produced under the array will be sold directly to consumers as well as through local channels.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







