By Winnie Kamau
Kim Fay joins the growing number of green factories in Kenya seeking to increase operational efficiency while reducing their electric-power carbon footprint. The manufacturers’ Clean Energy Initiative has seen the installation of 382 Solar panels on its factory roof.
Kim Fay says with this initiative they want to achieve 100% renewable energy and sufficiency by 2022. Currently, 35% of their energy is solar powered equating to 17,267 kWh per month of electricity.
Speaking about the initiative Raj Bains, Managing Director, Kim-Fay said, “We are energized by our Clean Energy Business Plan which is geared towards safeguarding our world for future generations. Our goal is to have 100% of our energy requirements from renewable energy and be totally self-sufficient by 2022.”
According to Kim Fay, the overall impact of the initiative goes beyond improving Kim-Fay’s operational efficiencies; it’s a tool to integrate clean energy use into a unique sustainability business model.
Ron Orlovsky CEO, Solar Power & Infrastructure Kenya, the company that installed Kim-Fay’s solar panels said, “Investing in solar energy is a smart move for factories because solar panels last long and has few maintenance problems compared to other sources of power available. In addition, the energy is free, clean and renewable.”
Guided by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 on Clean and Affordable Energy, which highlights the importance of industries to adopt cost-effective technology to reduce the global electricity consumption by 14%.
“This begins with the understanding that the way we use resources today shapes the world of tomorrow. And as part of our sustainability vision, we are committed to actively encourage our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same so that together we drive the message home,” added Raj.
