For the purpose of this article, certain words herein are defined
as follows:
SOLAR ELECTRIC ENERGY SYSTEMS
Any solar collector or other solar energy device, or any
structural design feature, mounted on a building's roof or facade
or on the ground, and whose primary purpose is to provide for the
collection, storage and distribution of solar electric energy for
space heating and cooling, for water heating or for electricity.
A.
SMALL-SCALE SYSTEMSSolar electrical energy systems installed for personal use in residences, commercial properties and institutions.
B.
LARGE-SCALE SYSTEMSSolar electrical energy systems installed on large parcels of land for the purpose of generating revenue or utility-scale systems installed to benefit the community or an entire institution.
SOLAR ENERGY
Radiant energy (direct, diffuse and reflective) received
from the sun.
The purpose of this article is to provide for the safe and orderly
construction and location of solar electric energy systems within
the Township of Bern. This article pertains to small-scale solar electric
energy systems installed for personal use in residential, commercial
and institutional properties. It does not pertain to large-scale systems,
including those installed primarily to generate a profit.