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County workshop hears proposal to pilot solar trackers, batteries and 20-year PPA at Hyder House
Summary
A solar contractor proposed a step‑by‑step plan to install solar trackers and battery storage at Hyder House and other Strafford County facilities, recommending a small pilot to lock in a 30% federal tax credit and offer a 20‑year power‑purchase agreement.
Strafford County commissioners heard a workshop presentation on Sept. 30 proposing a phased solar program that would begin with a small pilot at Hyder House and expand to the jail, nursing home and courthouse.
The presenter, identified in materials as a Bright Spot Solar representative, urged the county to start with a roughly 100‑kilowatt system at Hyder House (about six trackers) under a purchase‑power agreement (PPA). The presenter said doing a small PPA project first could create a “safe harbor” for the 30% federal investment tax credit and allow the contractor to put the project on its books immediately: “If we’re less than 1.5 megawatts … we can do 5% safe harbor,” the presenter said.
The contractor told commissioners he could deliver a PPA priced at roughly 12¢…
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