Blowin’ Wind

It sure is windy here in good ol’ Western New York!!! But do you know how you can harness that wind monster and finally have something to smile about as you hold on to your hat?? Read on to find out..

Shinin’ Sun

Does solar really make sense in Buffalo, NY where the sun hides behind 8′ walls of snow? You may be surprised..

It’s Science

Harnessing the energy in the wind and sun is infinitely interesting. But the process involves a lot of boring bureaucracy. Read on to find out what we do!

Let’s Bust Some Myths

Renewable Energy is truly fascinating and has resulted in some extraordinary claims – both by naysayers and the enthusiasts! Read on for some laughs and then some fun science.

Who We Are

About Us

Buffalo Renewables, based in Niagara Falls, NY, is the preeminent distributed generation wind and solar installer in New York State. Our team of experts helps you with the really boring aspects of a renewable energy generation project like resource assessment, finding a reliable system, permitting, grant writing, figuring out the finances, etc., and then dazzles you with our expertise in installing our unique foundations, assembling the giant lego-like wind and solar PV systems and connect it to the grid with no sparks!!

Our Team

Padma Kasthurirangan

Co-founder and Partner, Padma was initiated into the Distributed Generation (DG) industry in 2011, fresh out of the graduate program for Electrical Engineering at SUNY at Buffalo. Starting as an engineering intern, she quickly grew in the industry to become the first woman installer in NYSERDA's small wind program and went on to become the NY expert in DG installation, interconnection and permitting. A NABCEP certified PV Installation Professional, Padma is also well accomplished in the NY-Sun program. She also serves on the board of Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Buffalo Section. When not climbing towers or battling utilities, she enjoys kickboxing and jumping put of planes.

Justin Swogier

Born and raised in Western New York, Justin Swogier co-founded Buffalo Renewables. Justin brings with him over 15 years of construction and electrical experience, Trained in both wind and solar PV, Justin leads our fearless field crew and is an accomplished troubleshooter. When not building stuff, Justin can be found on his boat or on a golf course!!

Thomas Fleckenstein

Armed with about 800 years of experience in everything from farming to rail car engineering, Thom initiated this fearless team in the renewable energy industry. Recently "retired", he continues to impart his wisdom and offers invaluable support in our ventures!!

Team Buffalo

Our award winning team will lead you thru the labyrinthine permitting and design process to reach your clean energy goals!! When not wielding the wrench, we are also a bunch of fun WNY lovers!!

Our Work

A little bit of wind and solar collaboration at this Niagara County farm
Our turbines even thrive in the bitter cold winters of Western New York
Crane day is always an exciting day for us
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards using the power of wind to offset energy costs in Lockport, NY
Gorgeous sunset behind one of our Bergey turbines in Niagara County
The Triad team celebrating the commissioning of their turbine in Tonawanda, NY
Erecting these turbines is no joke!
The Williams Family commision their turbine in Batavia, NY
Sunrise among the turbines in Darien, NY
Even Llamas love our solar panels!
Our team with Dan Miller of Miller Sonshine Farms in front of his two turbines
Doubling up!!
Tracking away!!
Miller 2!!
Triad Nacelle
The Farm