Use the sun’s energy to generate power – it’s safe, profitable and forward-looking. Energy is one of the most critical issues facing humanity for the future. Solar energy can make an important contribution to ensure a sustainable energy supply. Probably that’s why United Natural Foods Inc., a Dayville, Conn.-based distributor of natural and organic foods has finished the installation of what it calls the largest solar electric system in New England.
Installed by Solar Works Inc. of Montpelier, Vt., the 550- kilowatt solar photovoltaic system is expected to generate about 600,000 kilowatt hours of clean energy annually, which officials say is enough to power more than 67 average New England homes for one year. The system will offset more than 14 million pounds of carbon dioxide that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere over its 25-year life.
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, a ratepayer fund administered by Connecticut Innovations Inc., awarded UNFI a $1.9 million grant for the installation, through the fund’s On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation Program. Solar power is booming. A forecast by the WBGU suggests that solar power will account for 63% of global energy generation by 2100. So what are we waiting for? Lets join forces and make things happen collectively.
Via: Enn
