{"id":432,"date":"2018-07-03T18:55:29","date_gmt":"2018-07-04T01:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/?p=432"},"modified":"2023-09-19T07:26:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:26:25","slug":"solar-power-brewry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/solar-power-brewry\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Power Beer: What does your beer have to do with solar?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From the rolling hills of Northern California through the British Isles to the peaks of Namibia, a glimmer in the distance might indicate something special is on the horizon.  A closer look brings industrial roofs covered in solar panels, buzzing with the production of energy with commercial grade solar panels, into view. As your car inches toward the solar covered destination, you can see that the panels are powering some of the world\u2019s most beloved craft beer breweries.   And these are not just any craft breweries, we are seeing some of the largest names in craft beer transitioning to renewable, green energy to power their plants. Some such names include Sierra Nevada Brewing Company<\/strong>, Lagunitas Brewing Company<\/strong> and the Kona Brewing Company<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar Power and Craft Beer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many craft breweries have turned to smart and efficient energy practices and made ecological commitments in their business.  Sierra Nevada was a pioneer of solar and brewing when they installed their first panels in 2007. Rock Art, a craft brewery located in Vermont, was the first to offset all their electrical costs with solar panels.  With advancements in technology, small to large-sized breweries can run completely off solar power with planning and accurate growth projections of their establishments. Most craft beer drinkers will tell you that no two brews are alike \u2013 and it appears that one of the major differentiators of beer will be whether the brew is ecologically friendly and made from sun power, or not. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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