IKEA Australia has officially unveiled a massive solar project at its Marsden Park distribution centre in Sydney.
The event was attended by ANC, one of IKEA’s last mile delivery partners, who were given a glimpse into the 4,000 solar panels and 1MW battery that define the project.
Electric vehicles used for home deliveries, like those in the ANC fleet, can be charged at the site which will also power IKEA’s operations.
“This milestone is not only a significant achievement in the retail and broader business landscape but also a powerful example of how businesses can grow revenue while reducing their climate footprint,” said ANC.
“We continue to be inspired by IKEA’s leadership in sustainability, and we’re excited to keep moving forward on our journey towards more sustainable smiles.
“Together, we’re creating greener logistics solutions that make a real difference for our customers and the planet.”
Once complete, the renewable energy project is set to generate up to 70 per cent of the energy needed to run round-the-clock warehouse operations at Marsden Park.
That’s an onsite increase up from 26 per cent according to IKEA.
With a generation capacity of 2,034KW, the solar panels take up around 9,000m² of space on the rooftop.
Installation of the battery was provided by Smart Commercial Solar.
“What I’m most proud of in this project is how Smart has evolved with technology and the market to make solar and battery storage a cost-effective, practical solution for businesses,” said Smart Commercial Solar Chief Technology Officer, Kealy Day.
“It’s proof that clean energy isn’t just the right choice – it’s now the smart choice.”
Aside from IKEA, ANC also partners with Costco and Temple & Webster.
