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"A New South Wales wine maker has switched on a solar and battery storage
system it says will power all of the vineyard’s operations and deliver around
$85,000 a year in electricity savings.
Lowe Family Wine Co. in Mudgee says it now operates entirely off-grid using a
“first of its kind” system that combines 265 kilowatt (kW) of solar and 120
megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage, designed by local outfit SPS Solar +
Water.
“The Mudgee-based estate now powers its entire operation, including the
vineyard, winery, cellar door, and hatted restaurant, The Zin House, with a
landmark solar and battery system,” a statement says.
“It tackles the significant energy loads of cold storage, refrigeration, and
cooking required for both the winemaking facilities and the restaurant,
ensuring reliability during critical periods like harvest.”
The Lowe Family says the collaboration with SPS Solar + Water also seeks to
create a working prototype for other regional businesses looking to transition
to an off-grid energy supply."
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
