Wish Farms has completed a large solar project at its Plant City headquarters.
“In many ways, farmers were the first environmentalists. They had to take care of the land so it would take care of them,” said PR manager Nick Wishnatzki. “We are proud to continue that tradition by utilizing 21st-century technology to make a difference for future generations.”
Wishnatzki says not only will this initiative save 36,000 tons of CO² from entering the atmosphere, but there will also be significant cost savings over the life of the system.
The entire project, which adds to an existing solar array, consists of over 2,100 panels covering 80,000 square feet of warehouse roof space and parking lot covers. Producing 1.6 Gigawatts (1,600,000 kilowatt hours) of energy per year, it generates enough power for 117 Florida homes per year.
“Our warehouse facility has a significant footprint with around 100,000 square feet of refrigerated space, so moving to solar is the right thing to do from an environmental perspective,” said Wishnatzki. “Not only will it save 36,000 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, but there will also be significant cost savings over the life of the system.”
It is anticipated to cover 75 percent of the yearly electrical use in the warehouse. The system also feeds nine electric car charging stations at its headquarters, as well as 14 electric forklifts and pallet jacks.
“It feels good to think of how our process will come full circle. Berries are grown with the help of the sun at our farms, and then they are cooled by using power generated from the sun.”
For more information:
Nick Wishnatzki
Wish Farms
Tel: +1 (813) 752-5111
[email protected]
www.wishfarms.com
