US (CA): Valley Fig Growers announces $1.4M solar array
JKB Energy of Turlock is spearheading the $1.4 million, 625-kilowatt rooftop array, with construction kicking off this month with a 100-day planned buildout. The system will be leased and financed by Farm Credit Leasing.
“This system married with the process water anaerobic digester we completed several years ago will make Valley Fig Growers a model for other California food processors and will keep us on the cutting edge of the sustainability movement,” said Mike Emigh, outgoing President of Valley Fig Growers, in a statement.
“Contrary to Kermit's standard line," Emigh added. "It's easy to be green.”
Valley Fig Growers was established in 1959 and is the largest handler of figs in North America. The cooperative has 25 grower members representing about 40 percent of the State's fig industry.
Source: thebusinessjournal.com