Kimberly-Clark (K-C), a global leader in personal care and hygiene products, has entered into a significant long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Energy Partners (EP), an integrated energy solutions company. The agreement outlines the installation of a robust 2.2 MW rooftop solar photovoltaic system at K-C’s Epping facility, slated to be one of the largest rooftop solar installations in Cape Town.
Charl du Plessis, General Manager of EP Power, emphasized the collaborative development of the system’s design, a joint effort involving K-C’s local and international engineers and project managers. Du Plessis highlighted how the rooftop solar photovoltaic systems will not only enhance K-C’s electricity consumption management but also significantly boost their renewable energy penetration.
Steven Hayes, General Manager of K-C Sub-Saharan Africa, expressed the company’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint, emphasizing the project’s role in achieving a 50% reduction in total emissions by 2030 compared to 2015. The installation of the rooftop solar photovoltaic system, in partnership with EP, is viewed as a pivotal step towards realizing K-C’s renewable energy targets and contributing to a more sustainable future for South Africa.
Construction, featuring the installation of 4,000 solar panels, is set to commence shortly, with the system expected to generate its first clean energy in 2024.
