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Solar Energy Systems <br /> Definitions <br /> Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. A solar energy system that is directly incorporated into the building <br /> by replacing typical building materials. <br /> Community Solar. Any centrally-located solar photovoltaic (PV) systems that provide electricity to <br /> participating subscribers residing or located off-site from the location of the solar energy system under <br /> the provisions of Minnesota statutes 216B.1641 or successor statute. <br /> Concentrated Solar System (CSS). A system using low to high-tempe .ture collectors (mirrors,lenses or other <br /> reflective surfaces) for the use of heating water or air. �:' <br /> Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. A solar energy system stalled onto the ground directly or by <br /> means of brackets or poles. <br /> Photovoltaic System (PV). An active solar energy sy at converts energy directly into electricity. <br /> Roof means the cover of any building,includin. . r eaves and similar pro t •ns. <br /> Roof,Flat means a roof having a slope of less than t of n every 12 s,•f run. <br /> Roof-Mounted Solar Energy System. A -nergy system : to the roof of a s• cture. <br /> Roof, Pitched means a roof having a slo • of rise fo = . 12 units of run or greater. <br /> Solar Air Heat. See Solar Hot Air System <br /> Solar Energy System inclu• on � r • Sys 'ems,whose primary purpose is to <br /> provide for the co i:n,stora : •g . distrib olar ene or space heating or cooling, <br /> � <br /> electricity generation • :ter hea.,r -' <br /> Solar Fu •lar Ho' <br /> Solar .A comm � acilt ;;% converts ht into electricity,whether by photovoltaic (PV), <br /> conce ' . g solar the K vice` , or other conversion technology, for the principal purpose of <br /> wholesa E s of generate.-°F ?=rgy. <br /> Solar Hot Air '. An active r energy system that includes a solar collector to provide direct <br /> supplemental sp. ating by • g and re-circulating conditioned building air. <br /> Solar Hot Water. See '" .1 System <br /> Solar Storage Unit. A comp• t of a solar energy device that is used to store solar generated <br /> electricity or heat for later use. <br /> Solar Thermal System.A system that includes a solar collector and a heat exchanger that heats or <br /> preheats either a liquid or gas for building heating systems or other hot water needs of the <br /> building. <br /> Permitted accessory use. Solar energy systems are allowable as an accessory use in all zoning districts, subject <br /> to the following requirements: <br />