# AES Distributed Energy, Inc.: 5.6 MW community solar installed in Melrose, Rensselaer County, NY (completed 2026-07-06)

**Score:** 70/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Installer / developer | AES Distributed Energy, Inc. |
| Project type | Commercial / community solar (MW Block) |
| Stage | Installed / completed |
| Applied / approved | 2021-02-09 |
| Completed | 2026-07-06 |
| Location | Melrose, Rensselaer County, NY |
| Utility | National Grid |
| Size | 5.6 MW |
| Project cost | $7.6M |
| NYSERDA incentive | $1.5M |
| Program | Commercial/Industrial (MW Block), PON 3082 |
| Ownership | Power Purchase Agreement |
| Module maker | BYD Company Limited |
| Inverter maker | SMA America |
| NYSERDA project number | 0000286997 |

## Why this score
- Just completed: O&M and monitoring needed.
- Project cost $7.6M.
- MW Block commercial or community solar.
- Installer named.

Source: NYSERDA Solar Electric Programs and Residential, Retail and Bulk Energy Storage Incentive Programs (data.ny.gov) (https://data.ny.gov/d/3x8r-34rs). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:50:48.209Z.
From NYSERDA program data, published monthly. Pipeline projects may change size, be cancelled or never be built; costs and incentives are as reported to NYSERDA. Residential projects and host-site street addresses are excluded. Verify with NYSERDA or the installer.