The system utilizes ground-mounted, Uni-Solar Amorphous Thin Film Photovoltaic (PV) panels. Spanning 8 acres, it is one of the largest single-site, privately-owned solar energy systems in the U.S.

The solar system enables Paramount Farms to generate enough clean electricity each day to power 300 average homes. The new system will spare the air nearly 2,600 tons of harmful greenhouse gases annually. Over the next 30 years, the air pollution saved will be equivalent to driving over 176 million miles. The system will pay for itself in approximately 6 years.

"Paramount Farms, a leader in the farming community, is committed to a balanced green strategy, one that utilizes clean energy to reduce costs and improve efficiency," said Dave Szeflin, vice president, operations, Paramount Farms. "Today we're pleased to break ground on the first phase of a long-term, comprehensive, solar-power initiative."

"We are very pleased to have been selected for this job," says Chris Bunas, VP of SolarCraft. "With rising energy costs, smart companies like Paramount Farms are now looking for ways to reduce and set their facility operations expenses for the long term. With 25 year warranties and 40+ year design life on the major system components, this system will be positively affecting Paramount's bottom line for many years to come."

SolarCraft was selected to design and install the project because of the company's reputation and over two decades of longevity in the marketplace, as well as for their groundbreaking design.

Bill Stewart, President of SolarCraft noted, "Solar Electric and Agriculture are a natural fit. Both convert available solar energy into a commodity. By installing this large solar generating facility, Paramount Farms continues to lead the way in the Central Valley farming community's trend toward sustainability. SolarCraft is very proud to have been chosen to be a part of that effort."

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