Crystal Rock LLC / Watertown, CT

Crystal Rock LLC

“I am proud of Connecticut’s commitment to the environment. Crystal Rock is setting a wonderful example as a company that values the economic and environmental bottom lines.”

Governor Jodi Rell

Crystal Rock LLC is the largest independent home and office distributer of its kind in the United States whose belief is that their commitment to the environment not only benefits their business, but is the right and responsible thing to do. The installation of 1,661 solar panels to the rooftop of Crystal Rock’s bottling facility in Watertown, Connecticut represents the company’s latest effort to reduce its energy footprint and improve its operating efficiency.

Installation Type Flat Roof Solar Array
Location Watertown, CT
Type of Panel Canadian Solar 180w modules
Date Completed Jun 2001
Type of Inverter One Satcon 225kw and One Satcon 50kw
System Size 300.00 kW
Power Generated (annual) 8,253,375 kWh
PV Surface Area 20762 sq. ft.
1st Year Savings $48,750

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 8,700,000 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 39,000 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 9,300,000 driving miles

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