Northport moves forward with solar power project

Northport moves forward with solar power project

Northport is planning a municipal solar project that will save the town an estimated $15,000 per year on its electric bill. A 42-kilowatt array consisting of 72 panels will be built on a town-owned empty lot at 216 Beech Hill Road. It is projected to be up and running by the end of 2027. The project will cost around $118,000, which the town plans to cover with grants and donations from individuals, said Molly Schauffler, a member of the town’s s…