Solar Powered Peanut Shelling Plant

2,940 views · Published 27 July 2012 · 1:53 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: Farm Monitor · 2012 · News & Politics

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A southwest Georgia peanut shelling plant is now home to the largest rooftop solar system in Georgia.  The 87 peanut growers who operate the facility believe there are significant financial and environmental savings by going solar.  Rick Treptow has the story.

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