Shine a light.
SuperValu plan to introduce an energy-efficient scheme as part of a new plan that will see an investment of over €3 million.
The innovative project will see solar panels installed in up to 30 SuperValu stores nationwide over the next 24 months.
The move is a reflection of the retailer’s commitment to the reduction of energy consumption across its entire chain by 20% across the next two years.
Once installed, the solar PV panels will generate electricity from the sun and will feed directly into the electricity supply to the store.
This is expected to offset some 60,000 kg of CO² annually per store.
Apart from providing electricity to each store, some of the electricity generated by the solar panels will also be used to supply energy to electric car charging points at selected stores.
“It will greatly reduce energy consumption across the store network and means that SuperValu retailers serve their communities in a more sustainable manner,” said Sustainability Manager Daniel Murphy at the launch in Fermoy, County Cork.
“This investment in solar panels demonstrates once again that as a community-focused retailer, SuperValu has taken a leadership position on sustainability.”
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