Kimberly-Clark Partners With Energy Partners For Groundbreaking Rooftop Solar Project In Cape Town

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.

Upon completion, the system is poised to generate an annual energy production of 3,478 MWh, resulting in a substantial reduction of over 3,130 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. This eco-friendly initiative, equivalent to powering 1,030 median residential homes annually, aligns with K-C’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and meeting its 2030 sustainability goals.

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.