Greentech Lead America: Cogenra Solar, a provider of
distributed solar cogeneration systems, announced a rooftop solar cogeneration
system at Kendall-Jackson’s Kittyhawk winery in Windsor, California.
Cogenra Solar expanded Kendall-Jackson’s existing energy
and water conservation projects with the 96-module, 241kW hybrid solar PV and
thermal array. The project is expected to save approximately $30,000 in annual
energy costs. The solar cogeneration system provides up to 60 percent of the
building’s hot water needs, with the electricity powering lighting and cooling.
“We’re thrilled to take this leadership position with
Cogenra by installing the largest rooftop solar electricity and hot water
rooftop system to date and two upcoming installations at our other production
sites. It’s a win for the environment and our bottom line,” said Robert Boller,
vice president of sustainability, Kendall-Jackson.
Cogenra partnered with local installer SunWater Solar to
construct the array on the roof of Kendall-Jackson’s Kittyhawk winery.
Kendall-Jackson also plans to install Cogenra arrays at their Vinwood estate in
Sonoma County and an additional winery in Monterey County.
“Solar cogeneration is becoming one of the industry’s
most effective tools to maximize the impact of solar energy production to meet
both electricity and hot water needs. We commend Kendall-Jackson for their
sustainability leadership and look forward to deploying future projects,” said
Gilad Almogy, CEO of Cogenra Solar. Â
Cogenra solar recently
announced a solar cogeneration project at Maui Brewing (MBC).
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