location
Dixons Creek, VIC
Services used
PV
Industry
Winery
100kW
SOLAR PV
$40k/yr
SAVINGS
This green winery is setting the standard for sustainable wine by using solar energy to achieve zero waste, saving over $40,000 annually on electricity.
The Challenge
The De Bortoli team have a vision to become a zero-waste winery
To support these ambitious goals, they began to investigate renewable energy
They were also looking to reduce their operational costs.
The Solution
100kW ground-mounted solar PV system
Strategically installed next to the Dixons Creek restaurant
The system provides reliable, renewable energy during peak daytime hours.
The Impact
$40,000 annual savings, freeing up resources to further invest in their zero-waste initiatives.
60% energy bill reduction; the solar PV system now powers a substantial portion of winery operations
Annual emissions reductions of 139 metric tonnes of CO2-e (the approximate equivalent of taking 33 cars off the road).
