Huge Solar Array Proposed for S. Burlington

SOUTH BURLINGTON — Developers will unveil plans for what could become Vermont’s largest solar array at 7:30 tonight at a public hearing at South Burlington City Hall.

The new solar “orchard” would harness power from 498 solar trackers — 14 times more than the number installed at NRG Systems’ headquarters in Hinesburg.

Tentatively scheduled to go on line in December, the new project will boast a capacity of 2.2 megawatts — enough electricity to power about 430 households.

South Burlington’s Planning Commission requested tonight’s meeting to gather facts and public opinion in advance of the project owners’ application for a Certificate of Public Good from the Vermont Public Service Board.

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