KYOCERA Solar Partners with REC Solar to Provide Sustainable Energy to Castle Rock Vineyards

September 24, 2010

Solar Power Generating System to Be Unveiled at California Central Valley Vineyard SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Solar, Inc. and REC Solar, Inc. today announced the completion of a 1.134-megawatt (MW) solar energy system at Castle Rock Vineyards, located in the heart of California’s Central Valley. The solar electric generating system, designed and installed by REC Solar, consists of 5,400 Kyocera KD210GX-LPU high-output 210-watt modules. One of the largest agricultural solar arrays of its kind, the 1.134 MW ground-mount system is a reliable source of clean energy that will serve to enhance the grower’s reputation as a leader in producing high quality food products at the best possible cost using sustainable practices. The installation is expected to have a yearly production output of 1,761,971 kilowatt hours, offsetting Castle Rock Vineyards’ energy usage by 69%.

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