It's The Real Solar Thing

ENERGY efficiency is a major feature of the new $85 million Coca-Cola Amatil distribution centre at Eastern Creek which came into operation last week.

It is partly powered by nearly 700 solar panels, which line the roof.

The 110-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system is the largest in the country and cost the company $1.2 million to install.

It is expected to generate 148 megawatt hours of renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 148 tonnes and supplying more than 15 per cent of the distribution centre's annual energy needs annually.

The 30,000-square-metre warehouse, in Roussell Road, employs 250 staff.

It has energy-saving lighting controls and has water tanks to harvest 240,000 litres of rainwater.

The distribution centre is awaiting approval for a green-star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.

Warwick White, Coca-Cola Amatil's managing director, Australia, said the company had invested significantly in water- and energy-saving technology to achieve environmental leadership in the beverage industry.

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Source: Blacktownsun, 2009-11-10, Link