Nairobi, Kenya, Nov 29 – Leading Kenyan FMCG company, HACO Industries Kenya Limited Monday announced that part of the operations at its facility in Kasarani, Nairobi is now powered by solar PV technology, in a move to help cut energy costs and save the environment.
The 240 kWp solar PV system will replace approximately 40percent of the facility’s grid consumption, helping reduce costs and lower its environmental footprint.
The system is expected to generate over 8,200,000 kWh during the system life, saving over 5000 MT of CO2.
The solar PV system was engineered, designed, supplied, installed, tested, and commissioned by Premier Solar Solutions, the Kenyan subsidiary of Starsight Premier Energy Group, and financed under an operating lease provided by Solarise Africa.
Premier Solar will also provide Operations and Maintenance Services for the solar PV system going forward.
The firm’s MD, Mary-Ann Musangi, who spoke during the unveiling of the solar project said the solar PV system will be able to generate renewable energy that is sustainable and affordable.
“This is the first phase that has enabled a hybrid system that uses solar during the day for the Plastics Factory and grid power during the night shift. The next phase will entail an enhancement in solar reliability either by powering the second factory i.e. the Cosmetics Factory with solar or extending the use of solar during the night shift for the Plastics Factory by investing in power storage solutions,” she said.
Solarise Africa CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, Sakkie van Wijk, said that by adopting solar energy Haco will not only save energy costs – around 54 percent throughout the lifecycle of the plant – but also significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
” We are confident the system will deliver the expected benefits, both financial and environmental, and look forward to continuing our engagement with Haco and the broader group as they continue to focus on the provision of clean energy to power their operations both now and in the future,” Starsight Premier Energy Group Chairman and CEO, Rupesh Hindocha, added.
