Project overview
The Rittman Water Treatment Facility project consists of a 901 kW ground-mounted solar array designed to supply on-site electricity for municipal operations. The system helps the facility offset a portion of its daytime energy use, adding a long-term renewable power source without altering core plant functions. By pairing on-site generation with predictable pricing, the installation supports both cost management and resilience for a critical public service.
901 kW
Ground-mounted array
Rittman, Ohio
The project was financed through a Power Purchase Agreement, enabling the municipality to add renewable energy without upfront capital costs or responsibility for system ownership. Instead of buying the equipment, the off-taker purchases the electricity it produces at a contracted rate, helping shield the facility from future utility price uncertainty. The structure also provides a scalable model other public-sector sites can consider when evaluating solar as an operational cost-control strategy.
- Municipal water treatment off-taker
- Installed on previously unused land
- Designed for on-site energy consumption
- Structured through a long-term Power Purchase Agreement
- Avoids upfront construction and equipment costs
- Helps reduce exposure to utility rate changes
- System layout maintains operational access to plant facilities
- Replicable model for other public-sector sites
