Shafter-Wasco Almond Hulling
Shafter-Wasco Almond Hulling is responsible for first point processing of almonds directly from the farmer, which involves hulling and shelling using heavy machinery. The hulling and shelling equipment is state-of-the-art and requires an immense amount of electrical power in the post-harvest season, costing the business over $260,000 each year. The megawatt ground-mounted solar PV system installed by Photon Brothers in early 2017, now produces 81% of the company’s electrical needs resulting in annual savings of over $210,000.
Notable Figures
- Cost Offset
- 81% Electricity Usage Offset
- Type
- Ground-mounted
- Size
- 1,000kW
- Return on Investment
- 5 Years
- Annual Savings
- $213,309
- Year 1 Tax Incentives
- $526,454
- 10 Year IRR
- 10%
- 30 Year Electricity Savings
- $8,793,985
- 30 Year ROI
- 279%