Raising a Glass to Solar at Starrlight Mead
- Lindsay Brecheisen
- September 27, 2024
- 2 Minute Read
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Starrlight Mead in Pittsboro, NC, is crafting award-winning meads while soaking up the sun. We recently installed a 9.72 kW solar system at their meadery and got to celebrate with a ribbon cutting at their Renaissance-themed MeadFest. Cheers to mead, merriment, and Mother Earth!
Who is Starrlight Mead?
Starrlight Mead is a craft meadery located in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Founded by Ben and Becky Starr, this meadery specializes in creating award-winning meads that showcase both traditional and innovative flavors. They are passionate about reviving the ancient art of mead-making and sharing it with a modern audience.
What is Mead?
Mead is one of the oldest known alcoholic beverages, often referred to as “honey wine.” It’s made by fermenting honey with water, and sometimes fruits, spices, grains, or hops are added to create different flavors. The result is a drink that can range from sweet to dry, and still to sparkling. Mead has a rich history dating back to the Egyptians and has been associated with Vikings, medieval castles & Renaissance Faires.
Solar Worth Buzzing About
As of 2024, Starrlight Mead is now powered by the sun.
The 9.72 kW solar system features 24 solar panels that create enough energy each year to offset the following equivalencies:
10 acres of forest
Offset the equivalent carbon sequestered by 10 acres of forest in one year.
22,310 miles
Offset 22,310 miles driven by an average gas powered car each year.
19,232 lbs. of carbon
Keep 19,232 pounds of carbon out of the atmosphere every year.
A MeadFest to Remember
To celebrate their leap into solar-powered sustainability, Starrlight Mead hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their annual MeadFest—a joyous celebration of all things mead! It’s their fun excuse for a mini-Renaissance faire where you can drink mead, learn how to make mead, and revel in medieval merriment.
Join the Solar Toast
We’re delighted to have been part of Starrlight Mead’s journey toward sustainability. If you find yourself in Pittsboro, drop by their mead hall to raise a glass to clean energy!
Thinking about adding solar to your home or business? Give us a shout! We’ll help you turn over a new leaf—without having to plant a whole forest.
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Lindsay Brecheisen
Always enjoying the journey 🙂 Lindsay is the conductor of content at Southern Energy Management. When she isn’t synthesizing information into a newsletter or blog — Lindsay enjoys long walks on the beach with her cat, listening to soul on vinyl, and surfing the earth or sea (depending on the season).
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