South Burlington neighbors question solar proposal

Questions about a proposed 30-acre solar "orchard" installed in South Burlington drew about 50 residents to Tuesday night's Planning Commission hearing. Neighbors of the property quizzed the developers on the impact that 490 tracking panels -- 14 times as many as in Vermont's largest operational solar array in Hinesburg -- would have on traffic, noise, wildlife and property values. Tentatively scheduled to go on line in December, the new project will boast a capacity of 2.2 megawatts -- enough electricity to power about 430 households.

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