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Solar panels are becoming an increasingly popular choice for nonprofit organizations looking to reduce their carbon footprint. On Monday, Essex Heritage flipped the switch on a new solar array during a virtual event at Bakers Island Light Station.  The system is designed to run their facility on 100 percent renewable energy. Green Mountain Energy Sun Club donated $45,000 to install an off-grid solar system on the island. The system features a combination of an 1,830-watt solar array to generate the electricity and batteries to store the electricity, and will provide power to the two keepers’ houses year-round. Bakers Island Ligh
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