Municipality of the District of Guysborough - Solar Energy for Facilities

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The Municipality of the District of Guysborough has proposed to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, totaling 335 kW AC, to supply renewable electricity to several of their facilities. Nine net-metered systems will be installed, including two libraries, two recreation centres, the main municipal office, three waste management buildings, and their water treatment plant. Electricity savings from projects will be put back into local recreation and performance facilities/programs. Key Benefits: - Lifetime GHG reductions: 5,600 tonnes - On average, solar energy will supply 50 percent of total electricity load at the proposed facilities. - Job creation: 7 jobs (during construction) Project Breakdown: - Canso Library: 14.4 kW AC/19 kW DC - Guysborough Library: 8.4 kW AC/11 kW DC - Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex: 100 kW AC/133 kW DC - Canso & Area Arena: 100 kW AC/133 kW DC - Municipal Office: 14.4 kW AC/19 kW DC - Waste Management Administration: 11.4 kW AC/14 kW DC - Waste Management Maintenance: 28.8 kW AC/35 kW DC - Recycling Depot: 28.8 kW AC/38 kW DC - Water Treatment Plant: 28.8 kW AC/36 kW DC