MREA Midwest Renewable Energy Association

Solar Tour

Our Mission:
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.

Office Hours:
M-F 10am-4pm. Open to the public for tours daily at 2pm. To schedule other times or for more information, please click on "Visit" above.

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MREA Solar Tour: Sun Harvest Farm

Sun Harvest Farm
6300 Reed Rd
Ridgeway, WI

Phone: 608-924-3091

Email: dogbite@mhtc.net

Renovated farmhouse with new addition and farm buildings including large barn. Land is rented to dairy farmer. We installed PV and solar hot water systems in 2006 and a masonry heater fireplace. Currently installing a solar hot air collector for barn workshop.

System Components

Solar Electric (2720 kw)
Solar Space Heating (1000 gal storage)
Solar Domestic Hot Water
Masonry Heater Fireplace

Architect: Self

Installer: Full Spectrum Solar

Directions to site:
From Madison on Hwy 18/151 traveling west. Go Past Ridgeway village about 1/2 mile. Take right turn on Ridgevue Rd, then an immediate left turn on Reed Rd. Go about 1/4 mile to our farm on right.

Availability

This building is not available for tours.