Solar PV Array and Battery Storage

2026-11-03

Design and install new roof - mounted PV array . Waite Design and Engineering LLC has performed a structural assessment of the roof with recommended placement of solar panels . This engineering letter is available from the Town upon request . 1 . Work to be completed by a Vermont Master Electrician . 2 . Determine existing electrical loads of the building and assess suitability of the existing 200 amp service . 3 . Coordinate with the Project Manager and Energy Committee on size of the PV array . 4 . Obtain all necessary permits and CPG for the planned work . 5 . Fulfill all necessary requirements of the Hardwick Electric Department for the net metering connection . 6 . Provide system documentation , maintenance and warranty information for the system . Design and install a new battery backup system . 1 . Work to be completed by a Vermont Master Electrician . 2 . The assessment of the Town Hall performed prior to the grant award suggested total battery capacity of 27 kWh . Other battery capacities will be considered . 3 . Priority consideration will be given to LFP ( LiFePO4 ) batteries . 4 . The Town Hall has an existing propane generator . It is desirable that the battery backup system be able to control the generator during the absence of grid power . 5 . Provide system documentation , manuals , warranty information and train Town representatives on operation of the battery system / inverter controls and settings . Provide troubleshooting assistance at time of commissioning ...

Vermont

2026-04-28