A new solar farm, the Alfred Oaks solar farm, located in the Town of Alfred, Allegany County, has received its final siting permit, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.

The project will generate 100-megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy and includes a 20 MW co-located battery storage facility. Once operational, the facility will reduce carbon emissions by over 87,250 metric tons annually, equivalent to removing more than 49,400 cars from the road.

The Alfred Oaks solar farm will consist of rows of photovoltaic panels, associated infrastructure and a battery storage facility.

“New York continues to take major steps toward creating a clean energy economy,” Gov. Hochul said. “With the issuance of this siting permit, we are creating good-paying, family-sustaining jobs in Western New York, while providing clean sustainable energy for our families and businesses.”

The project will produce enough electricity to power more than 13,000 average-sized houses.

Construction of the facility will create more than 170 full-time jobs.