Solar Farm
Sterman Masser completed the installation of one of the largest solar energy systems in Pennsylvania in 2011.
In May 2011, Sterman Masser Potato Farms completed the installation of one of the largest solar energy systems in Pennsylvania. The 1-megawatt system in Sacramento, Hubley Township, is producing energy-efficient power to run the crop's irrigation system, equipment storage units, and fans in the grain and packing facilities.
The solar panels cover an estimated four acres of the farm and are expected to produce about 1,107,000 kilowatt hours of energy each year, or about 92,250 kilowatts each month. For comparison's sake, the average American home uses about 750 to 1,000 kilowatt hours a month. Click here to view a live monitoring of kW generation.
Whereas most people are under the impression that states like Florida and California are better suited for solar power systems, experts point out that the climate in northern states like Pennsylvania is more applicable because excessive heat can actually decrease the efficiency of solar panels.
At Sterman Masser, we remain firmly committed to protecting the environment and also harness alternative energy by transforming landfill gas into electricity.
Watch the PVPowerUP installation of the solar energy system at Sterman Masser Potato Farms!