Cape Cod distillery ages spirits with help from solar
Truro Vineyards, a family-owned winery on Cape Cod, partnered with Sunbug Solar, which is now a part of ReVision Energy, to install more than 160 panels on the vineyard’s 4,000-sq-ft distillery warehouse in North Truro, Massachusetts.
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The solar arrays help South Hollow Spirits, the vineyard’s distillery, maintain an optimal storage temperature of 50 to 60° degrees Fahrenheit for rum, gin, whiskey and amaro throughout the year. The system is anticipated to offset more than the full load of the warehouse, with excess production credited to other buildings on site, including the production floor, offices and retail shop.
It’s crucial that the liquor, stored in barrels for up to eight years, is kept in a cool and moist environment without significant fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Given the complexity of the spirit-making process, the company wanted to work with a trusted partner who could understand and accommodate their needs, said Truro Vineyards Owner David Roberts Jr.
“Here on the Cape, we create premium wines and spirits amid pristine beaches. We recognize how truly unique and incredible that is,” Roberts said. “Investing in solar energy reflects our commitment to responsible land stewardship and our hope for the future — to continue making wines and spirits for as long as possible. We’re proud to partner with ReVision Energy, a local B Corp certified solar installer that shares our dedication to our community and environment.”
The new solar array will generate over 61,000 kWh of energy annually.
“Truro Vineyards embodies the best that the Cape has to offer — great wines, a history that dates back to the early 1800s, live music and weekly events that gather the community, and family owners that understand the value of preserving the environment for future generations,” said Janice DiPietro, chief customer officer of ReVision Energy. “Truro Vineyards has been an incredible partner, and we are thankful and proud to have worked with them.”
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