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Dabbler Depot Fulfills Environmental Ambitions in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Earlier this year, leading solar installer All Energy Solar completed a solar project that is doing more than providing power to a Minnesota business. At Saint Paul’s Dabbler Depot, it’s inspiring change for a better future.

The Dabbler Depot is a non-traditional liquor store that also houses a coffee shop and creative studio. A key feature of the Depot is that with the exception of the coffee and cannabis-infused products, most beverages are kept cold from the moment it arrives. With such a variety of chilled drinks on hand, it takes a significant amount of energy to keep the coolers constantly running. 

Dabbler Depot owner, Matt Kenevan, knew how much he could benefit from using solar for his shop. He had previously installed solar panels at his home with a different solar company, and despite having a bad experience, Kenevan insisted on solar power for his business. “It’s in everyone’s best interest to do what they can to reduce their carbon footprint, nobody is perfect, but we have to keep trying.”

He took a hard look at who to choose for the solar installation at the store. The implicit trust in an installer that has been around for more than a decade was reassuring for Kenevan to choose All Energy Solar. “The history and foundation they have laid in the market is unprecedented. All Energy Solar isn’t going anywhere anytime soon,” commented Kenevan. 

His ideas went above and beyond the financial and environmental benefits of solar at the Dabbler Depot. Kenevan integrated a plant wall into the overall design. “But this plant wall is a little bit different where my coolers produce condensation, condensation goes into the basement, and then it gets pumped back up into the plant wall,” Kenevan Explain. “And the fun thing is the solar that has been installed runs the coolers. Solar runs the coolers, coolers run the plants, and over and over.”

In a time when environmental issues are at the forefront of everyone’s mind, Dabbler Depot is making thoughtful changes to the way normal business is done. Kenevan’s passion for solar can be seen through his enthusiasm, excitingly saying that “It is hands-down the smartest way to do it in the long run. We are in a spot in the world where we need to try.”

View Project Specifications
  • System Size: 18.450kW Total
  • Panels: 41 Panels
  • Panel Type: LG 450 SOW LG450N2W-EG
  • Inverter Type: ENPHASE IQ 7A
  • Monitoring: Enphase Enlighten

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View Project Specifications
  • System Size: 18.450kW Total
  • Panels: 41 Panels
  • Panel Type: LG 450 SOW LG450N2W-EG
  • Inverter Type: ENPHASE IQ 7A
  • Monitoring: Enphase Enlighten

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