Goldeneye Winery Joins California Solar Trend

SolarCraft just completed installing a 32kW solar energy system at winery in California. The system will now enable Goldeneye Winery to be completely run from solar harness energy. SolarCraft installed 144 SunPower 225 watt solar modules at the winery which will make Goldeneye’s production 100% powered by renewable energy.

The system was mounted on the roof of the main building of the winery, spanning some 2,100 square feet, and will yield 48,670 kilowatt hours per year. The solar panels will provide, not only a sustainable energy source, but also protection and insulation for the roof as well. The additional insulation will also contribute to the company’s energy saving.

“Because Goldeneye is dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir from the Anderson Valley, our relationship with the environment is extremely important to us,” says Courtney Dyar, Operations Manager for Duckhorn Wine Company. “As a result, when we set out to design and build a cutting-edge, energy-efficient winery, incorporating solar was a major part of our design criterion. Not only does the array SolarCraft installed for us sustainably address our energy usage, it also helps to mitigate our impact on the Earth in a way that reflects our identity, and our commitment to the Anderson Valley.”

The new solar system will reduce carbon emissions in the area, previously putt off by the winery, by 25 tonnes a year, and will generate enough clean electricity to power 14 residences. Additionally the system will be saving the winery energy bills eventually paying for the installment with a profit to follow in six years.

The solar energy industry is beginning to boom in California, as more and more companies expand to the area to take advantage of the year round sunny weather the state offers.

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