Solar PV – Water Utility Paterson Vehicle Storage
April 18, 2025 Update
Quarter 2 2025 Update
The system is close to complete. This project is expected to complete by May 2025 after MG&E completes their portion of the work and commission the system.
Project Details
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: May 2025
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