Two-megawatt solar project progressing; underground wire failure costs estimated
City reports progress at a two-megawatt solar installation with piling, tracking and fencing underway and a projected October online date; the electric plant suffered an underground wire failure with replacement wire costs around $40,000 and additional termination costs estimated near $8,000 if excavation is required.
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The electric department told council the new solar installation is advancing: piling and tracking installation are underway, contractors are setting poles, and the project was described as a two-megawatt installation that should be online in October. Council members and staff described the site as larger than nearby installations and said panels and monitoring will be brought online once connections are completed.
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