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 free-standing ground, 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 or other street, 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 free-standing 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 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.
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 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.
SOLAR ARRAYA grouping of multiple solar modules with the purpose of harvesting solar energy.
SOLAR CELLThe smallest basic solar electric device which generates electricity when exposed to light.
SOLAR MODULEA grouping of solar cells with the purpose of harvesting solar energy.
The principal or main dwelling on a lot, parcel, or tract of land used for human habitation.