Wineries Get Their Moment in the Sun

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Vintners turn to solar power for cost savings and environmental cachet

Dana Nigro, Daniel Sogg
Issue: June 15, 2005

A growing number of California vintners are realizing that the sun can do more than just ripen grapes; it can also power their wineries, from lighting tasting rooms to running bottling lines. Solar power offers wineries substantial benefits, such as a reduction in energy costs and a better reputation for environmental stewardship.

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