Solar installation at City Hall begins May 26

City News May 22, 2026

Contractors will begin installing solar panels on City Hall on Tuesday, May 26. On Tuesday, crews will stage equipment and materials in the parking area in front of the old fire station doors on Fountain Street.

On Thursday, May 28, a crane will arrive on-site to lift equipment to the roof. Crews will also park a scissor lift at the front of the building, which will block the left-hand entrance door for the duration of the project.

The City expects the installation to take 7 to 10 days.

The City of Albert Lea advises the public to exercise caution when entering City Hall. The Public Library will remain accessible throughout the project.

The City of Albert Lea received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce “Solar on Public Buildings Program” to install solar power arrays on four city-owned facilities:

• City Hall
• Fire Station
• Main Lift Station
• City Garage

For progress updates, residents can follow “City of Albert Lea – City Hall” on Facebook or Instagram.

For immediate release
May 22, 2026
Media contact: John Ryther, environmental/civil engineer, at 507-377-4327 or jryther@ci.albertlea.mn.us

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