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Project Specs:

Fruit processing plant in Sacramento, CA
1.47 MW
60% electricity offset
$500K projected annual savings
$13M projected savings over 25 years

California fruit producer picks solar and saves millions

Fruit grower, processor and shipper Rivermaid Trading Co. produces more than 50% of the pears in California and 8% of the state’s cherry crop. Processing such large quantities of fruit to arrive at market in peak condition requires substantial energy for fruit processing machines and cold storage. Rivermaid was looking for a way to offset electricity costs with a clean energy solution that was as sustainable as the farming operation itself.

With 4,510 Maxeon panels producing 1.47 MW of clean energy, Rivermaid is able to offset up to 60% of their electricity use during the summer months and is projected to save more than $13 million over the next 25 years. Additionally, solar augments the company’s sustainable farming strategy by bringing product to market with less reliance on fossil fuels.

“Energy consumption at our fruit-packing facility is driven largely by cold storage. We are able to offset almost 60% of our electricity use in the summer by installing solar.”
Patrick Archibeque
CEO, Rivermaid Trading Co.

The solar system featured in this presentation was sold and installed by a former certified SunPower Dealer.