by Shannon Brock | Jun 5, 2017 | Environmental stewardship, news
June 5, 2017– Our 28kW solar energy generation system went live on October 23, 2015. After 18 months of generating and using electricity produced on-site, the system is exceeding our expectations. Here is a summary of the system’s performance to date:...
by Shannon Brock | Jul 23, 2016 | Environmental stewardship, news, special promotions
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, Silver Thread will host a new special event called Good Earth Day. The day will celebrate the upcoming harvest and the vibrant Finger Lakes community, which includes great food, wine, and dedicated people working together to make...
by Shannon Brock | Jan 20, 2016 | Environmental stewardship, news
January 20, 2016– Our 28kW solar system has been operational since October 23, 2015. The system consists of 108 panels in three arrays and is installed on a south-facing slope at our farm. It was designed and installed by QwikSolar of Geneva, NY. Despite the...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 6, 2015 | Environmental stewardship
July 20, 2015–Today, Silver Thread Vineyard broke ground on a 28 kilowatt solar panel system that is expected to provide 100% of the winery’s energy needs. The system will be installed by Qwik Solar of Geneva, NY, and should be operational in time for...
