Sep 14 2010
Constellation Wines U.S. has ramped up its solar energy initiatives. The company’s combined solar installations are anticipated to produce the biggest amount in terms of solar energy throughout the wine industry of the U.S. Constellation Wines U.S. is a leading wine company falling under the premium segment. The company’s expansion plans in the solar energy sector is in continuation with its ongoing focus towards CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
Constellation Wines U.S. is planning to invest in three of its wineries across California, namely, the Clos du Bois winery located in Geyserville, Estancia winery located in Monterey County and Ravenswood winery located in Sonoma. These solar projects go on to build upon the solar initiatives taken by the company that started off with the Gonzales winery, the first installation located in Gonzales, California.
By 2010 end, around 17,000 solar panels would be installed across these four refineries. The generated solar power is anticipated to cover most of the energy needs of the wineries. The four solar installations would be generating approximately 3.95 MW of electricity, an equivalent of removing 4.5 million pounds of carbon emissions from the earth’s atmosphere.
Source: http://www.cbrands.com/CBI/constellationbrands/homepage/default.jsp