Nelson Family Vineyards Floating Solar PV System
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Mendocino County, California, United States
Source: Solar Power World
Installation of a floating photovoltaic (FPV) solar system on an irrigation pond at Nelson Family Vineyards in Mendocino County, California. The system powers 100% of the vineyard's operations, including the winery, agricultural pumps, tasting room, shop, and 12 on-site homes, without taking agricultural land out of production. It is expected to generate around 200,000 kWh annually and save approx
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Raw Materials, Water Supply and Storage, Solar, Commercial
- Location
- Mendocino County, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Solar Power World
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Installation of a floating photovoltaic (FPV) solar system on an irrigation pond at Nelson Family Vineyards in Mendocino County, California. The system powers 100% of the vineyard's operations, including the winery, agricultural pumps, tasting room, shop, and 12 on-site homes, without taking agricultural land out of production. It is expected to generate around 200,000 kWh annually and save approximately $90,000 per year. The project also serves as a field site for ecological impact studies by UC Davis Wild Energy Center. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Mendocino County |
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Source | Solar Power World |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Raw Materials, Water Supply and Storage, Solar, Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-12-19 |
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