Solar Feasibility Study

B2Q was engaged by the Town of West Newbury to complete a screening study to review the potential to implement solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at seven potential West Newbury locations, which were selected by the Town prior to commencing the study. The Town is interested in exploring the opportunity to expand renewable energy in support of our goals to reduce contribution to greenhouse gases and to provide affordable energy for the Town and its residents. As such, the primary goals of this screening assessment were to perform an initial, high-level engineering review of the technical and economic feasibility of installing solar PV system(s) at the seven (7) potential locations. The Town has two existing solar PV systems: the Main Street Solar Project (owned by 3rd party) and a ground-mount array at the DPW (owned by the Town). The Town has also been exploring the feasibility of a microgrid at the Municipal Campus, which is outside the scope of this study.  

 

 

For an in-depth look at the recommendations by B2Q, please see the PDF attached to this page which includes further data on feasibility, locations, and cost savings.