News + Recognition
Abandoned Marin County Quarry Reborn as Solar Energy Farm Owned and Operated by Danlin Corp.
Novato Solar Farm Ready to Power Homes
"A sea of 4,354 solar panels installed at a former rock quarry just outside northwest Novato is expected to begin powering 300 homes in 30 days." -Stephanie Weldy, Marin Independent Journal
The solar farm accounts for part of the 19 megawatts created through Marin Conservation League's renewable energy projects, and our President, Frank Gobar, is behind it.
Energy Company Embraces Local Solar
"A former rock quarry just off of Novato Boulevard was celebrated as the latest site supporting renewable energy in Marin County." -Corey Pride, Marinscope Contributor
A project years in the making came to fruition in May 2017. Read about Danlin Solar's part in the solar farm powering hundreds of homes.
"This is a wonderful opportunity,” City Manager Jim McCann told the Council at the time. “This addresses the Council’s interest in sustainability and will allow us to reduce our greenhouse gas production while also reducing costs in our electrical consumption.” 2017
City to Host Ribbon Cutting for Solar Project to Power Community Center
"Danlin Solar, a local Marin company, employs long-term Bay Area solar installers and electricians, and used labor from the union apprenticeship program, and local subcontractors such as Novato-based Sunstall Inc., who installed the single axis trackers. Combined, the project supported 17 jobs. Additionally, Danlin Solar has recycled 11.5 tons of materials from the site so far, producing only five cubic yards of waste, some of which will be sorted further and recycled at the local landfill facility."
Cooley Quarry Solar Farm & Local Sol: Powering Up Locally!
1 Solar MW at Novato Cooley Quarry for Local Solar Service
"Danlin Corp, also of San Rafael, provided engineering and construction of these solar facilities. Nearly 70% of the electricity used for these municipal buildings comes from renewable solar power, and the city is saving money vs the utility cost of energy."
