Commercial Case Studies
Paramount Farms
1.1 Megawatts solar energy system
Kern County, California
SolarCraft designed and built this 1.1 Megawatt solar energy system for the world’s largest supplier of pistachios and almond. Spanning 8 acres, it is one of the largest privately-owned solar energy systems in the U.S. The system generates enough clean electricity each day to power 300 average homes. Over its 30-year lifespan, it spares the air 2,600 tons of greenhouse gases annually equivalent to driving over 176 million miles. Estimated ROI: 5-6 years.
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Cline Cellars
411 Kilowatts solar energy system
Sonoma County, California
SolarCraft designed and built this 411 kW solar energy system for one of Sonoma’s ultra-premium vintage wineries. Spanning over 34,000 square feet, the system meets 100% of the winery’s electrical needs. Consisting of just under 2,000, 208 watt solar panels for a total of 34,625 square feet; the system completely eliminates expensive peak-period usage, while also selling excess power back to the local utility company for credit. It reduces 690,000 lbs. of greenhouse gases per year. Estimated ROI: 5-6 years.
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Merryvale Vineyards
277 Kilowatts solar energy system
Sonoma County, California
SolarCraft designed and built this 277 kW solar electric system for one of the first winery built in Napa County, California after the repeal of Prohibition. Spanning over 22,000 square feet, the system meets 90% of the winery’s electrical needs. Estimated ROI: 5-6 years.
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Woodlands Market
116 Kilowatts solar energy system
Marin County, California
Consisting of 536, 167 watt and 210, 140 watt solar panels; this system spans 10,000 feet making it the largest grocery store system in Northern California. It provides 25% of the stores annual electrical needs and will save $1.5 million over its lifetime. It generates enough electricity to virtually eliminate expensive peak-period usage, while also selling excess power back to the local utility company for credit. Plus, spares the air over 145 tons of greenhouse gases annually which is equivalent to taking 683 vehicles off the roads. Estimated ROI: 6-7 years.
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Avalon Natural Products
123 Kilowatts solar energy system
Petaluma, California
The system provides 100% of Avalon’s electricity needs on an annual basis for the company’s 55,000 square foot office and distribution center. Avalon will save some $35,000 per year in electrical expenses. Estimated ROI: 5 years.
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This solar electric system is expected to save the owners nearly $10,000 per year in electrical costs. The PV system powers the entire building, providing 100% of the electric needs on an annual basis. After a full year generating electricity with solar the San Marin Associates ended up with a positive credit owed to them from PG&E for $200.00. Estimated ROI: 5 years.
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Cal Ave Partners
261 Kilowatts solar energy system
Corona, California
Consisting of 1,536, 170 watt solar panels for a total of 21,563 sq. feet; this system enables Cal Avenue Partners to generate enough clean electricity each day to power 208 homes. The new system will spare the air 230 tons of harmful greenhouse gases every year. This is comparable to planting 46 acres of trees. Over the 30 year system lifetime, the air pollution saved will be equivalent to driving over 16 million miles. Estimated ROI: 6 years
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Dutcher Crossing Vineyards
33 Kilowatts solar energy system
Healdsburg, California
This system consists of 195, 170 watt solar panels mounted on the roof and ground providing 2,680 square. It generates enough clean electricity each day to power 26 average homes and virtually eliminate expensive peak-period usage, while also selling excess power back to the local utility company for credit. It also spares the air of nearly 29 tons of harmful greenhouse gases annually, or 880 tons over the 30-year system life. The air pollution saved will be equivalent to driving over 2 million miles or planting over 8 acres of trees. Estimated ROI: 6 years
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Wellington Vineyards
30 Kilowatts solar energy system
Glen Ellen, California
Providing 100% of the winery’s annual electricity needs, this system consists of over 174, 170 watt PV panels for 2,400 square feet. It generates enough electricity to virtually eliminate expensive peak-period usage, while also selling excess power back to the local utility company for credit. Generating enough clean electricity each day to power 8.5 average homes, the system will spare the air nearly 52 tons of greenhouse gases annually. During its 30-year lifespan, the system eliminates air pollution equivalent to driving over 3.5 million miles. Estimated ROI: 6 years
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Ballentine Vineyards
87 Kilowatts solar energy system
St. Helena, California
This system consists of 512, 170 watt solar panels for a total of 6,944 square feet. It generates enough electricity to virtually eliminate expensive peak-period usage, while also selling excess power back to the local utility company for credit. Producing enough clean electricity each day to power 60 average homes, this system will spare the air nearly 66 tons of greenhouse gases annually. Over its 30-year lifespan, the air pollution saved is equivalent to driving over 4.5 million miles. Estimated ROI: 6 years
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The system uses 208, 170 watt solar panels for 3,000 square feet that generates 85% of the facility’s annual electricity needs. It virtually eliminates peak-period usage, while also selling excess power back to the local utility company for credit. The facility generates enough clean electricity each day to power 10 average homes and will spare the air nearly 60 tons of harmful greenhouse gases annually. During its 30-year lifespan, it eliminates the air pollution comparable to driving over 4.1 million miles. Estimated ROI: 6 years.
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San Marin Associates (MTU)