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Solar Energy: Radiant energy received from the sun that can be collected in the form of heat or light by a solar collector. Solar Energy System: A device or structural design feather for the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy for space heating or cooling, electricity generation or water heating. Solar Energy System, Active: A solar energy system that collects and transforms solar energy into another form of energy or transfers heat from a solar collector to another medium, via mechanical, electrical or chemical means. Solar Energy System, Grid-Intertie: A photovoltaic system or other active solar energy system designed to generate electricity that is connected to an electric circuit served by an electric utility. Solar Energy System, Ground-Mounted: An active solar energy system that is structurally mounted to the ground and is not roof-mounted; may be of any size (small-, medium- or large-scale). Solar Energy System, Large Scale: An active solar energy system that occupies more than 40,000 square feet of surface area (equivalent to a rated nameplate capacity of about 250kW DC or greater). Solar Energy System, Medium Scale: An active solar energy system that occupies more than 1,750 but less than 40,000 square feet of surface are (equivalent to a rated nameplate capacity of about 10-150 kW DC). Solar Energy System, Off-Grid: A photovoltaic system or other active solar energy system designed to generate electricity in which the circuits energized by the solar energy system are not electrically connected in any way to electric circuits that are served by an electric utility. Solar Energy System, Passive: A solar energy system that captures solar light or heat without transforming it to another form of energy or transferring the energy via a heat exchanger. Solar Energy System, Roof-Mounted: An active solar energy system that is structurally mounted to the roof of a building or structure; may be of any size (small-, medium- or large-scale). Solar Energy System, Small-Scale: An active solar energy system that occupies 1,750 square feet of surface area or less (equivalent to a rated nameplate capacity of about 15 kW DC or less). Submitted by Petition Explanation: This amendment serves to define terms that are used in the new proposed Solar Energy Systems Overlay District. The Board of Selectmen will make a recommendation on Article 24 at Town Meeting The Finance Committee will make a recommendation on Article 24 at Town Meeting Motion Made By The Petitioner: Robert Mills I move the Town vote to approve Article 24 as printed in the warrant with the exception of the phrase, “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion postponed indefinitely at 7:29 PM Article 25 To see if the Town will vote to amend §174-4, Enumeration of Districts by adding SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS OVERLAY DISTRICT Submitted by Petition Explanation: This article would create and establish a Solar Energy System Overlay District as enumerated in proposed Section 174-47.7.