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Solar PV – Water Utility Paterson Vehicle Storage

July 1, 2024 Update

Quarter 3 Update
The rooftop portion of installation is complete. The system will be completed after remaining equipment is delivered in Quarter 4 2024. 

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Project Details

  • Location

    • 115 South Paterson St.
      Madison, WI 53703
  • Project Type

  • Status

    Construction
  • Estimated Schedule

  • Alder District

    District 6
  • Contract Number

Project Information

Project Overview

Installation of a roughly 102 kW solar photovoltaic system at Madison Water Utility Paterson Vehicle Storage Building. The system will consist of roof mounted modules and will produce an estimated 117,300 kWh per year. Once complete 88% of the building’s electricity usage will be generated by the solar array. The array will be installed by the Engineering Division’s GreenPower program where trainees with little to no electrical skills are provide on-the-job training through solar installations on City buildings.

Project Schedule

City User Agency: City of Madison Water Utility
Design and Planning: Jan – April 2023
1st Advertisement of Bid: N/A
Bid Due Date: N/A
Construction Start Date: January 2024
Expected Completion Date: December 2024

Public Involvement

There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates, times and locations are indicated below:

City Process Meetings

March 29, 2022 Common Council File #70179
March 02, 2022 Board of Public Works File #70179
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Solar PV - Water Utility Paterson Vehicle Storage


 

Project Updates

July 1, 2024 Update

Quarter 3 Update
The rooftop portion of installation is complete. The system will be completed after remaining equipment is delivered in Quarter 4 2024. 

January 4, 2024 Update

The project status has been moved into Construction with an expected completion in December 2024.

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