Located off the Kohala Coast, Hawaii, the Mauna Lani Resort has just been named one of the "World's Top Earth-Friendly Getaways" by Conde Nast Traveler magazine in the Jan. 2008 issue.Mauna Lani’s eco-friendly solar energy innovations have earned the resort the distinction of generating the most solar electric power of any luxury resort in the world. Covering 3 acres, the Power-Light photovoltaic system provides operating power and supplies the majority of the resort’s water pumping power requirements. It is estimated that over the 25 year lifetime of the environmentally friendly system, emissions of carbon dioxide will be reduced by almost 12,000 tons.
In addition, more than 50% of the electricity required by the Hotel's expansive golf operation is solar. On the greens, the use of drought resistant Salam Seashore Paspalum grass requires
considerably less fertilizer, contributing to the resort’s environmentally friendly golf operation.
At Mauna Lani Spa, a photovoltaic system operates a lava watsu pool where spa goers can experience an aquatic body therapy complete with underwater acoustics and mild temperature salt water.
Mauna Lani Resort has also been recognized by The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Center for Resource Solutions for significantly advancing development of the green power market.
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