Solar powered beer

Can a Surrey Brewery make a beer using solar power?

A Surrey brewery has set up a subsidiary which produces beer using nothing but solar power. The One Planet Brewing Co has been set up in Tongham, near Farnham, by the Hogs Back Brewery. Rooftop panels provide the energy for the brewery's equipment. Hogs Back said it hopes to reach net zero in 2030 - a decade ahead of the rest of the industry.

Which brewery has the most solar power?

Their 3.3 MW solar system on the Massafra brewery in Italy long held the highest ranking in the overview. This year, however, Heineken is breaking its own record and solidifying its claim to the top spot. The 908 kW system powering their Den Bosch brewery in the Netherlands just got a serious upgrade.

How many solar beer breweries are there in America?

Sunny California is the leading state, with 13 breweries, but North Carolina (7), Michigan (5), Wisconsin (5) and Colorado (4) are also steady on the map. All in all, American solar beer breweries are pretty spread out, as 29 different states are represented in the overview.

Should you invest in solar panels for beer brewing?

Moreover, beer brewing simply is a very energy-intensive process. Saving on power costs is a big plus for any brewer. At that time, however, it was still relatively revolutionary to invest in solar panels. They were pioneers.

How many Australian breweries have gone solar?

There seems to be a perfect storm brewing in Australia when it comes to its flourishing beer culture and exploding solar market. When we started this overview, there was not a single Australian brewery featured in the list. Between 2016 and 2019, however, twelve breweries have gone solar.

Are beer brewers incorporating energy storage into their power systems?

Following the general solar industry trends, we’re now also seeing beer brewers incorporate energy storage into their power systems. Two prolific examples are those of Sierra Nevada in California and the Maui Brewing Company in Hawaii. Sierra Nevada is a groundbreaker in all aspects.