Solar Case Study – Otta | Commercial Solar Power by Energy Matters

With 12+ years of experience in food supply, Otta has a strong reputation for providing high-quality products. A proud participant in the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) program, Otta follows strict procedures to maintain maximum product freshness and safety.

This attention to detail translates to all areas of its business, including energy.

Refrigeration was an energy-intensive process that played a major role in Otta’s operations, so energy efficiency and use were important issues.

Energy Matters had the pleasure of assisting Otta in its drive to green its electricity supply and save on energy costs by installing an 88.4 kW solar power system at Otta’s Prestons, Sydney site.

The installation consisted of 340 x 260–watt award-winning REC solar panels, Fronius solar inverters and SunLock mounting systems.

The grid-connected system produced an estimated 129.6 megawatt-hours per year, or about 355.2 kilowatt-hours per day. This clean electricity generation prevented approximately 151.65 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

In addition to demonstrating environmental stewardship, commercial solar made good financial sense.

This significant solar installation enabled Otta to save an estimated $24,700 in the first year and $116,061 over 10 years.

Otta is one of many proud Australian businesses making their own electricity with a rooftop solar energy system from Energy Matters.