Festivals Going Green: Bonnaroo Fans Buy A Solar Panel

January 20, 2013 0
Bonnaroo soaking in the sun with new solar panel.

Bonnaroo soaking in the sun with new solar panel.

Bonnaroo is greening up their festival grounds with the installation of a permanent solar array. When purchasing tickets to the ‘Roo, festie fans are given the option to contribute a single dollar. Those George Washingtons really add up — they fully funded the 50 kW solar photovoltaic system.

Fun facts from the Bonnaroo website:

1. Bonaroo is the first major festival to have a permanent installation
2. They estimate it will provide about 20% of Bonnaroo’s total electricity needs.
3. Fans can monitor the power generated on bonnaroo.com.

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