Quick Facts
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of electricity
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This dairy farm is completely independent, solely relying upon its solar array to provide 100% of the needed electricity for operations. Running off grid with a custom designed battery backup.
Quick Facts
Energy Needs Met
100%
or more of electricity
Property
- Owner:
- Monticello Dairy
- Type:
- Farm
- Address:
- 567 Old Ridge Road, Avella, PA 15312
- Size:
- 15,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 100% or more of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- February 2014
- Size of System:
- 37.5 kW
- Monitor performance:
- Enphase Monitoring
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
- To heat hot water
- For space heating
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- Pennsylvania Solar Energy Co Inc
What You Need to Know
Description:
Installed to offset electricity usage on my property consisting of house, dairy barn and 5 other heated garages. Electricity usage is offset 100% and battery backup ensures production continues even during a power outage.
Other Benefits:
Utility Savings, Green energy production
Maintenance Requirements:
Little to no maintenance is required, occasional cleaning of solar panels.
Advice:
There are many myths out there, many of them are not true.
Experience with Installer:
Sales and installation team were a pleasure to work with. Service many years later is a joy!
Open House Info:
Working Dairy Farm (Please set appt.)
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