The primary purpose of a solar energy system will be to provide
power for the principal use of the property whereon said system is
to be located and shall not be for the generation of power for commercial
sale purposes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall
not be interpreted to prohibit the sale of excess power generated
from time to time from a solar energy system designed to meet the
energy needs of the principal use on the property. For the purposes
of this chapter, the sale of excess power shall be limited so that
generally an energy system is not generating more energy for sale
than what is otherwise necessary to power the principal use on the
property.
Solar energy systems shall only be permitted as an accessory
use on the same lot as the principal use. All applications shall demonstrate
that the conditions at the proposed location will be suitable for
the generation of electricity. All solar energy systems require approval
from the Zoning Officer and Construction Official prior to installation.
All applications for a solar energy system shall include appropriate
information demonstrating compliance with this chapter, including
a record of the electric usage for the principal use on the property
for the previous year. In the event that the Zoning Officer or Construction
Official does not agree that the provisions of this chapter will be
satisfied, an applicant may apply to the Planning Board for an interpretation
or variance as necessary.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
Solar panels, their mounting apparatus and all associated
equipment that collect, store and distribute solar energy for heating,
cooling or electricity generating.
SOLAR PANEL
A structure containing one or more photovoltaic or receptive
cells, the purpose of which is to convert solar energy into useable
electrical energy through the use of solar panels.