The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
An area of land or other area used for a solar collection
system used to capture solar energy, convert it to electrical energy
or thermal power and supply electrical or thermal power primarily
for on-site use. An accessory solar system consists of one or more
freestanding ground- or roof-mounted solar arrays or modules, or solar-related
equipment, and is intended to primarily reduce on-site consumption
of utility power or fuels.
The area of a road, street, or other path within which vehicles
are permitted, including travel lanes, but not including shoulders,
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, or drainage swales.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
The effect produced by light with an intensity sufficient
to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance and
visibility.
An area of land or other area used for a solar collection
system principally used to capture solar energy, convert it to electrical
energy or thermal power and supply electrical or thermal power primarily
for off-site use. Principal solar energy systems consist of one or
more freestanding ground- or roof-mounted solar collector devices,
solar-related equipment and other accessory structures and buildings,
including light reflectors, concentrators, and heat exchangers, substations,
electrical infrastructure, transmission lines and other appurtenant
structures.
The main or primary use of land or structures.
A grouping of multiple solar modules with the purpose of
harvesting solar energy.
The smallest basic solar electric device which generates
electricity when exposed to light.
A right, expressed as an easement, restriction, covenant,
or condition contained in any deed, contract, or other written instrument
executed by or on behalf of any landowner for the purposes of ensuring
adequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems.
A device or design feature or features, a substantial purpose
of which is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution
of solar energy for space heating or cooling, electricity generation,
or water cooling.
A grouping of solar cells with the purpose of harvesting
solar energy.
That part or portion of a solar energy system containing
one or more receptive cells or modules, the purpose of which is to
convert solar energy for use in space heating or cooling, for water
heating and/or for electricity.
Items including a solar photovoltaic cell, module, panel
or array, or solar hot air or water collector device panels, lines,
pumps, batteries, mounting brackets, framing and possibly foundations
or other structures used for or intended to be used for collection
of solar energy.
