Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
BUILDING-INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
A combination of photovoltaic building components integrated
into any building envelope system, such as vertical facades including
glass and other facade material, semitransparent skylight systems,
roofing materials, and shading over windows.
LARGE-SCALE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar energy system that is ground-mounted and produces
energy primarily for the purpose of off-site sale or consumption.
QUALIFIED SOLAR INSTALLER
A person who possesses skills and knowledge related to the
construction and operation of solar energy systems, equipment and
installations and has received safety training on the hazards involved.
Persons who are on the list of eligible solar installers maintained
by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
or are certified as a solar installer by the North American Board
of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), shall be deemed to be
qualified solar installers for the purpose of this definition.
ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar panel system located on the roof of any legally permitted
building or structure for the purpose of producing electricity for
on-site or off-site consumption.
SITE
The area within which or upon which a solar energy system
is constructed, used or operated.
SMALL-SCALE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar energy system that is ground-mounted and produces
energy primarily for the purpose of producing electricity for on-site
consumption.
SOLAR ACCESS
Space open to the sun and clear of overhangs or shade so
as to permit the use of a solar energy system.
SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT
Electrical energy storage devices, material, hardware, inverters,
or other electrical equipment and conduit of photovoltaic devices
associated with the production of electrical energy.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
Solar collectors, modules, controls, energy storage devices,
and other materials, hardware and equipment necessary to the process
by which solar radiation is collected, converted into another form
of energy, stored, protected from unnecessary dissipation, and distributed,
including the solar access necessary for the system to operate as
designed, and any areas of land that are disturbed or cleared for
construction, use or operation, to provide or maintain the solar access,
access drives and any accessory or appurtenant structures. For the
purpose of this chapter, a solar energy system does not include a
solar energy system of four square feet or less in size.
SOLAR PANEL
A device for the direct conversion of solar energy into electrical
energy.