New solar project in Madison County will power 23,000 homes

WAER | By Robert Beck

Published July 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT

Many solar panels in a field — A new solar energy project has been approved in Madison County. The Oxbow Hill Solar project in the town of Fenner will create enough electricity to power about 23,000 homes.

New York renewable energy officials have approved a solar energy project in Madison County. The Oxbow Hill Solar project in Fenner is projected to contribute enough electricity for 23,000 average sized homes.

It’s also expected to create 330 construction jobs and tax revenue for the area. It will be built within a wind farm. New York has approved 28 large scale solar and wind projects since 2021.

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Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.

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