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Pecheubock Road solar field nearing panel delivery; town says array should cover about 91% of municipal use
Summary
Town staff reported that racking and wiring are in place at the Pecheubock Road capped‑landfill solar site, with panels and a transformer expected in mid‑December; a town meter analysis presented to the commission estimated the field would generate roughly '1.2‑something' kWh annually and cover about 91% of the town's 12‑month average usage, though demand charges and delivery costs will remain.
Town staff updated the Bedford Energy Commission on the Pecheubock Road solar facility on Nov. 20, reporting that racking and conduit runs are in place but panels and a key transformer remained in transit.
"They are estimated to be here sometime in December," said a town representative about the panels and transformer; staff warned that if either item is delayed, final completion could slip. Project staff said all wiring runs have been pulled and much of the on‑site work is complete, but the system cannot be commissioned until the…
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