Size doesn’t matter, when it’s about going green as small SC town gets grant to convert to solar power. Bethune, SC – As a result of being awarded a competitive state grant, Bethune’s Town Hall, which also houses the Police Department, has 48 solar panels installed on its roof by Argand Energy Solutions located in Columbia. The grant, entitled “Peacefully Green” was submitted in March 2007 which asked for $125,000 “to help our town start a transformation to become a model S.C. Green Community”.