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California Vintner Launches Largest Solar Installation in Wine Industry

March 16, 2004

Healdsburg, California - The power of the sun is helping make some of the most distinctive wines to come out of Sonoma County.

The largest solar-powered system in the wine world -- 4,032 panels -- is up and running at Rodney Strong Vineyards' 100,000 square-foot barrelhouse, which contains 40,000 barrels for aging wine. The solar energy from the Barrel House supplies power throughout the winery.

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