Smiths Detection has
installed 1,856 solar panels on the roof of its
manufacturing site in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
The solar panels, which will generate up to 1279kWp/kWh
and provide the site with up to 25% of its annual energy needs,
are expected to save the company over £100,000 (approximately RM
546,502)
annually.
“This is an incredible achievement for Smiths
Detection and a demonstration of our commitment to a net zero
future,” said John Ostergren, Chief Sustainability Officer at
Smiths Group. “We’re looking forward to rolling out more projects, like
this, to reduce our environmental impact.”
The adoption of solar energy at the Malaysia site
is a step towards ensuring sustainable energy sources for Smiths
Detection, and reduces its demand on renewable energy grids at a
national level as more and more countries work towards the transition away from
fossil fuel.
Smiths Detection, and its parent company Smiths
Group, has committed to achieving net zero emissions from its
operations by 2040.
Globally, 95% of Smiths Detection operations
are powered from renewable sources.
“The completion of this project is a
milestone for Smiths Detection, and takes advantage the year-round
sunshine in Malaysia,” said Wai Shyuan Ong, Operations Director at
Smiths Detection Malaysia.
Located in Kawasan Perindustrian Southern
Industrial & Logistics Clusters (SiLC) of Nusajaya in Johor Bahru,
the 130,000 square foot facility manufactures systems that
screen hand baggage, parcels, pallets and freight.
