Hazel’s turning on solar-powered system

BOULDER – Hazel’s Beverage World will have a Flip the Switch party on Tuesday, Aug. 7, to celebrate the installation of a solar-energy system at the new liquor store at 1955 28th St. in Boulder that opened in late June.

The 99.8 kilowatt photovoltaic solar energy system is mounted on the roof and a solar awning is positioned on the south side of the building.

The system, which was engineered and installed by Boulder-based Namaste Solar Electric Inc., is expected to provide between one-quarter and one-half of the electricity needed to operate the 35,000-square-foot store. That’s an estimated production of 137,870 kilowatt…