Two N.C. wineries go solar

Two North Carolina vineyards have recently adopted solar technology. In Glen Apline, Lake James Cellars, which is located in an old textile mill once powered by steam and coal, today is running largely on solar power. Owners Michael and Betty Fowler submitted a grant to the N.C. Green Business Fund, which helps small businesses gain improvements in the biofuels and green building industry. Sandy Cross Vineyard in Elm City, which provides grapes for Old North State Winery, recently held an opening ceremony for its 1.5-magawatt, 11-acre solar project.

• Lake James Cellars adds solar power to old mill (Morganton News Herald, May 26)