City of Hamilton to Get a New Roof-Mounted Solar System for its Operations Centre

The City of Hamilton has signed an agreement with Horizon Energy Solutions Inc. (HESI) to install a new roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the city’s operations centre.

The city, and HESI have reviewed a number of facilities to evaluate the feasibility of installing solar technology on the roof tops. Most of the proposed roofs were identified as not being suitable for hosting a solar PV system. The 330 Wentworth Street site was an exception. Hamilton will lease the roof space to HESI while they will manage the installation, operation and contracts with the Ontario Power Authority and the related Feed-in-Tariff program.

The project could yield over $250,000 in revenue for the city over the 20-year life of the project, according to a recent press release.

“This initiative further demonstrates Hamilton’s commitment to implementing innovative, renewable energy projects while working with local partners to achieve targets set out in the Corporate Energy Policy and Vision 2020,” said mayor Bob Bratina.

The city is continuing to focus on slightly smaller sites that may also be capable of a solar array. These include some of the new rinks, recreation facilities, and smaller corporate sites.