HelioPower installs 346 KW DC solar PV at Dr. Bronner’s Manufacturing Facility

HelioPower and Dr. Bronner’s announced the successful installation of a 346 kilowatt (kW) DC solar PV installation at Dr. Bronner’s primary manufacturing and distribution facility in Southern California. The recently installed 346 kW DC solar PV system is coupled with the PredictEnergyTM Commercial Energy Management System, marking a significant milestone for Dr. Bronner’s sustainability program and their ability to reduce their energy consumption.

“As the next step in our sustainability program, the solar power system will generate 572,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, accommodating about 50% of Dr. Bronner’s factory headquarter’s needs on an annual basis,” says Dr. Bronner’s Strategic Advisor & CSR Manager, Kris Lin-Bronner. “Our new permaculture designed, drought-tolerant garden, will also eliminate the need for any irrigation of 27,000 square feet of newly landscaped areas. This will save more than 600,000 gallons of water annually, enough for 100 people to take a shower each day for a whole year,” Lin-Bronner said.

Makers of the top-selling soap in the US natural marketplace, Dr. Bronner’s is a family business committed to honoring the vision of our founder Emanuel Bronner by making socially and environmentally responsible products of the highest quality, and by dedicating profits to help make a better world. This solar installation is a concrete example of Dr. Bronner’s company vision for sustainability.

“We are honored to partner with Dr. Bronner’s.” said Jonah Liebes, President of HelioPower. “HelioPower’s mission is not only to work with our clients to find the most cost-effective solution for their energy needs, but to make a positive difference to the planet as well. This project demonstrates that our predictive analytic and profiling tools identified energy reduction opportunities to help the company reach a sustainability achievement.”

The solar installation consists of 1,033 high-performing photovoltaic (PV) modules with 10 three-phase inverters.

Dr. Bronner’s will be holding a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony and has invited HelioPower to join them in honoring this notable accomplishment.

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