Solar panels to reduce Anheuser-Busch's energy demands in New Jersey
This week, something new is brewing at Anheuser-Busch. With the installation of more than 3,000 PV solar panels on the rooftop of its Newark, New Jersey brewery, the company will start generating enough solar electricity to completely power 62 homes each year (more than 525,000 kilowatt hours). The panels cover about 65,000 square feet, and are estimated to defray 5% of the brewery’s power demand.
Brewing beer takes a tremendous amount of electricity. By installing solar panels on its New Jersey brewery, the company is making significant environmental strides. Peter Kraemer, vice president of Supply, Anheuser-Busch, commented:
“This solar panel installation is just one more example of Anheuser-Busch’s continued commitment to improving our environmental performance through alternative energy sources at our facilities across the country. When combined with the solar array at our Fairfield, Calif. brewery, we are now one of the largest users of solar power in the U.S. brewing industry.”
More than 3,000 solar panels on the rooftop of Anheuser-Busch's New Jersey brewery
The solar panel system at Anheuser-Busch was designed and installed by Orion Energy Systems, which will also operate and monitor the panels. In addition, Anheuser-Busch is hosting a solar power plant at its Newark brewery with Public Service Electric and Gas Company. This means that individuals or businesses can purchase renewable energy certificates to offset their own fossil fuel usage.
The solar panels at the Newark Anheuser-Busch brewery is but one element of the company’s overall green approach. Peter Kraemer noted:
“Our dream is to be the ‘Best Beer Company in a Better World,’ which comes to life through our environmental efforts, promotion of responsible drinking and investments in our communities. Whether it’s a new solar panel array or our employees’ passionate support of World Environment Day in June, we are committed to making a difference and improving the world around us.”
For additional information about Anheuser-Busch’s solar panels at its New Jersey brewery and its overall environmental commitment, check out the company’s Global Citizenship Report.
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