Borough to rebudget Chestnut Street solar inverter replacement after procurement threshold concerns

Aug 13, 2026

Staff said the Chestnut Street solar array inverter is beyond its expected lifespan; because the replacement would trigger public-bid thresholds the project will likely be rebudgeted for next year to allow proper procurement and planning.

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Committee members asked about the Chestnut Street solar array and whether its inverter would power critical loads. William Williams explained the array was installed around 2012 and the inverter — which converts DC to AC — is on borrowed time after about 14 years of service.

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