Providing Solar Array Interconnections for Successful Energy Generation

The Village of Montpelier, Ohio purchased 10 acres of land, which now contains a 2.225 megawatt solar field.  They are purchasing power from the photovoltaic power provider, which will help them realize cost savings and a clean energy source, benefiting both their customers and utility alike. As the project progressed, The Village requested Spectrum Engineering Corporation’s help at its’ substations and distribution line locations. 

At the substations:

• Specs were provided to order needed equipment
• Spectrum Engineering Corporation installed, mounted, and wired relays and test switches required by the energy provider
• Installed and wired RTAC at adjacent substation
• Tested new relays and communication scheme

At the solar field:

• Specs were provided to order recloser and other equipment
• Spectrum Engineering Corporation provided programming, testing, and final commissioning

Spectrum Engineering Corporation appreciated being included in this project as the Village anticipates savings from shaved peak loads and lower capacity and transmission charges to favorably impact their customers and allow for capital improvements.