Farming Meets Solar: New York's Next Big Green Leap with Lightstar!

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Lightstar Renewables is setting a new benchmark in Wappingers Falls with its agrivoltaic project.

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The Thompson family in Poughkeepsie is merging tradition with innovation, thanks to a 25-year solar lease.

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Solar installations at Old Myers are more than energy sources; they're guardians of crops.

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Local institutions are partnering with Lightstar to ensure top-notch produce and research insights.

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Paul Wheeler believes that when solar and agriculture unite, communities flourish.

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Lightstar and the Thompsons began their collaboration in 2022, reshaping land for dual potential.

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Ethan Winter from AFT praises Lightstar's commitment against urban sprawl threats.

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Iain Ward of SolAg envisions a future where energy and regional food production coexist.

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Lightstar's mission transcends energy, aiming for community, sustainability, and legacy.

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