It’s a good time to be in the solar industry in Western New York. A stable regulatory environment at the federal and state levels, fast-improving technology that improves the cost structure of individual deals and increasing awareness about the financial benefits of solar panels all contribute to that, says Daniel Montante, president and founder of Read More
By: David Robinson Daniel T. Montante is a big believer in solar power. Montante is the president of Montante Solar, an affiliate of Buffalo-based developer Montante Development that started out installing solar energy systems on the company’s Riverview Solar Technology Park in the Town of Tonawanda and has since branched out to installing solar systems Read More
By: David Bertola While alternative energy may have long-term benefits, it can be challenging to sell it to consumers, many of whom have short-term objectives. Daniel Montante, president and co-founder of Kenmore-based Montante Solar, said it’s difficult to demonstrate that alternative technologies are the right way to go and are the solutions for the future. Read More
By Michael Licata The recent news regarding Solar City’s acquisition of Silevo and the planned Steel Sun project in Lackawanna are impactful on many fronts. Both announcements, including Solar City’s commitment to substantially growing Silevo’s plans for the RiverBend project, are an economic development win for the region. These investments, plus the jobs that come Read More
Recently I was making a presentation to a business group about the virtues of clean energy through solar power. I was engaging, enthusiastic, and the information was compelling on so many levels. I think it was the sock puppets. Regardless, I was on a roll. The audience was locked in and all their questions were Read More
Montante Solar was named the 2014 recipient of the Green Globe Award at the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Installation and Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, February 11th at Amigos Restaurant in Kenmore, NY. The award honors a local business that has implemented and practices a “green” or “sustainability” focused business philosophy, thus creating Read More
TM Montante Development and Montante Solar are pleased to announce that Christian Campos joins both organizations as Chief Financial Officer. Campos will be responsible for directing the financial operations of both companies, and will play a fundamental role in shaping the long-term strategic direction of TM Montante Development and Montante Solar. “We are excited to Read More
Today Crosby’s, Reid Petroleum, and Montante Solar announced the installation of a 200 panel, 52 kilowatt ground mounted solar array system at its Crosby’s Lockport, New York location. This project marks the first instance of solar power usage by a Western New York convenience store. “Throughout our history Crosby’s and Reid Petroleum have focused on Read More
Lancaster-based manufacturer Sealing Devices Inc., Buffalo-based solar installer Montante Solar and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced that construction is underway on a large, rooftop solar energy system at Sealing Devices. The 250 kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system is part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s NY-Sun initiative, a public-private partnership Read More