A solar power system has displaced more than 230 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since it was commissioned at a Hamilton factory just three months ago. The installation was completed in September and the solar panels began harnessing the sun’s power for the factory in October. Figures provided by Laminex NZ, a subsidiary of Fletcher, showed the solar panels provided 61 megawatts of power during November, the factory’s final month of full production for the year. Laminex Plant Manager David Miles said the new solar panels had been a talking point for staff and visitors. That initiative alone has saved 20 per cent on the factory's power bill.

Source: Stuff February 24, 2021 23:26 UTC