Manitowoc Public Utilities has announced that they are teaming up with GNRE Solar to construct a community solar generation facility.
The solar power units will be on Hecker Road, just south of Viebahn Street.
MPU recently signed a lease with the City of Manitowoc to utilize the space, which is an old gravel pit, for solar panels as part of their new community solar program.
This program is intended to give customers the opportunity to participate in solar without the upfront cost that rooftop solar panels require.
Additionally, this site will offer optimal panel placement, which is hard to accomplish on residential homes.
This 20-year project is offered to current MPU electric customers.
Blocks of solar are available for subscription in 1 KW increments, up to 20 KW, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To learn more about the project visit MPU.org.
