Veolia celebrates installation of solar power at Arndell Park

On 23 February, Veolia Environmental Services celebrated the successful utilisation of solar power at its Arndell Park facility in NSW.  

A 50 kW solar panel system was recently installed at the facility and complements the various environmental initiatives that have already been implemented on site.

The installation comprises 228 panels on tilt frames to maximise sun exposure and is estimated to produce 65 MW-h annually. This $550,000 project has been managed by BP Solar and installed by Solar Technology and is part of the Blacktown Solar City project; a $94 million Australian Government initiative to help lay the foundations of a sustainable energy future.

Danny Conlon, GM Veolia Environmental Services NSW, commented, “As one of Australia’s largest waste management and recycling services companies, our focus is to provide solutions for our customers that reduce waste-related environmental impacts. Whilst we help organisations to improve their sustainability performance, we are also committed to ensuring that we as a company are also doing our best to manage and minimise our environmental footprint.

“The utilisation of solar power complements other sustainability initiatives we have enacted, including the implementation of water-saving and recycling systems, and a state-wide focus on reducing our waste-to-landfill rates.”

The 50 kW of solar panels will abate approximately 70 tonnes of CO₂ each year - the annual equivalent of taking around 17 cars off the road and producing enough energy to power more than 10 homes.