Energy Matters designed and installed a 300 kWp system on a new L’Oréal Australia warehouse in Dandenong, Victoria; constructed by Commercial & Industrial Properties (CIP).
Energy Matters successfully tendered for the project, which is part of L’Oréal’s global initiative to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Project overview
Location
Dandenong, Victoria
System Size
300 kWp
Estimated Annual Production
400 MWh
Annual CO2 Savings
500 tonnes
Solar Panels
1,152 x REC 260W Peak Energy
Solar Inverter
3 x Fronius Agilo 100 kW 3-Phase
Mounting System
SunLock 10° commercial tilts
Completion Date
March 2014
Energy Matters worked with the contracted builders throughout the design and construction of the 28,000 m² building to reduce the cost of structural amendments. The seamless system integration involved working with other trades on-site without disruption.
The solar power system comprised 1,152 REC 260-watt Peak Energy Series solar panels, 3 Fronius Agilo 100 kW three-phase inverters and over 4 kilometres of SunLock channel. The system offsets site electricity charges during the business week and exports surplus electricity to the grid on weekends and public holidays.
CIP is among many construction companies that recognise the benefits of including a solar system in new builds.
L’Oréal has participated in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) since 2003. In 2007, the company enrolled in the CDP Supply Chain Program to urge its suppliers to assess and manage their CO2 emissions; by 2011, 48 of the group’s suppliers had joined the CDP.
By the end of 2014, the L’Oréal Group had reduced CO2 emissions by 50 percent in absolute terms, compared to a 2005 baseline. In the USA, L’Oréal also utilises solar technology at some of its facilities, representing an investment of over USD 35 million.
The success of L’Oréal’s Australian project, delivered on time and on budget, is a testament to Energy Matters’ experience as the leading commercial solar partner in Melbourne.
In addition to demonstrating environmental stewardship, commercial solar can make good financial sense. Considering a commercial–scale solar project? Contact us today, and we can begin to build your system together.
