Case Study – Solar Thermal Systems (2009)
Submitted by Todd Costello on Tue, 08/17/2010 - 20:38.
This document was prepared by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy and describes how a New England Dairy farm uses solar energy to reduce cost and lower carbon emissions.
In 2008 Oakhurst Dairy installed 2,500 square feet of solar panels on the roof of their headquarters in Portland, Maine to heat water for case washing. This is one of the largest solar thermal systems in the northeastern US.
The report highlights the cost savings as well as defining these key benefits; heat oil savings, greenhouse gas reduction, boiler life extension, employee pride and public perception and payback.
Author: Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy
Date: 2009
Pages: 2
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