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Environmental protection continues to be a top priority
across the AAK Group and a focus area that is taken
very seriously by our team in Sweden.
For many years, AAK Karlshamn has been using
wooden pellets for steam generation. While this has
been an effective and sustainable solution, we have
explored alternative options that can help to reduce
waste and harmful emissions even further. The best
option was to install 350 m2 of photovoltaic cells, with
plans in place for more.
Harnessing nature’s energy
Managed from start to finish by a team from our engineering
department, the new solar panels were installed
on the roof of the main office building, and successfully
commissioned in September 2018. With an estimated
yearly production of 58,000 kWh (which is equivalent
to five family bungalows), the initiative is already
bearing fruit.
The solar cells are feeding into the local grid. From time
of commissioning to year-end, we produced slightly less
than 10,000 kWh, which is fully in line with expectations
as Sweden typically has fewer sunlight hours during
autumn.
One step closer to sustainability
The solar cells installation project has been extremely
successful and brings us closer to AAK’s ambition of
minimizing its environmental impact. We were also
proud to work in cooperation with the Swedish government
to ensure everything was completed properly and
according to local regulatory guidelines.
With environmental protection remaining a key issue
for AAK throughout 2019 and beyond, we aim to expand
the number of solar panels we have and contribute even
further towards being a truly sustainable business.
AAK Karlshamn, Sweden
Shining a light on sustainability
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