# New York State Contract Reporter #PON 6206

NYSERDA Sun and Soil Program Solicitation for Agrivoltaic Project Proposals

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** December 10, 2026
**Identifier:** PON 6206
**NAICS:** 541715, 221114, 115116

NYSERDA is seeking proposals for the Sun and Soil Program to advance agrivoltaic projects that combine solar energy generation with active agriculture across New York State.
- Government Buyer:
  - New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
  - Environmental Research, Contract Management division
- Eligible Participants:
  - Farmers, agricultural communities, supporting organizations, and businesses
- Products and Services Requested:
  - Planning and feasibility assessments for agrivoltaic and solar energy projects
  - Implementation and scaling of innovative agrivoltaic solutions
  - Applied research, guidance, training, and market solutions to overcome barriers
  - Integration of battery storage for on-farm energy use
  - Retrofitting existing solar installations for agrivoltaics
- Unique Requirements:
  - Focus on innovation and new or adapted technologies
  - Solutions must address market challenges and build capacity for agrivoltaics
  - Projects may include both on-farm powering and grid-exporting solar production
  - Implementation funds are reserved for projects directly supporting agrivoltaics
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified entities with relevant experience.

### Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for the Sun and Soil Program to support farmers and agricultural communities in integrating solar energy with active agriculture. The program focuses on planning and implementing innovative agrivoltaic projects, including those with battery storage for on-farm energy use, as well as applied research to address market challenges and build capacity. Eligible projects include planning, feasibility assessments, implementation, and scaling phases that advance innovation in New York State through new technologies, novel configurations, or agricultural practices. The program aims to increase opportunities for integrating solar energy and active agriculture across the state.

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