Solect Energy, a Massachusetts solar contractor, was hired by New England startup Bright Feeds to install a 300-kWDC solar system at its 25,000-square-foot animal feed production facility in Berlin, Connecticut. A third of the plant’s electricity will come from the 625-panel project.
Jonathan Fife, CEO of Bright Feeds, said,
“We’re always looking for ways to improve our process that not only make business sense but also support our sustainability mission and contribute to a healthier environment. Our new solar PV system lowers our monthly energy expenses, powers our operations, and furthers our goal. Throughout the process, Solect was a pleasure to deal with, guiding us through engineering, obtaining municipal permits and other required permissions, continuing maintenance, and other areas.”
At its factory in Berlin, Bright Feeds utilizes artificial intelligence and drying technology to transform waste food into an all-natural animal feed alternative composed of maize and soy. Tens of thousands of tons of food waste are diverted from the Northeast’s trash stream annually by the firm, which serves clients from dairy farms to animal feed producers.
Andreas Schmid, vice president of business development at Solect Energy, said,
“Working with Bright Feeds to support the long-term sustainability of their operations was outstanding. This solar project will help them with their overall sustainability efforts and save them more than $1.5 million in electricity costs over the system’s 25-year lifespan.”
