Cleantech Solar builds on partnership with Kelloggin Malaysia with the commissioning of the second phase of a rooftop solar PV system, taking the total system size to 3.1 MWp – EQ Mag
Bandar Enstek, Malaysia : Cleantech Solar, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions to corporations in Southeast Asia and India, has extended their partnership with Kellogg Asia Products Sdn. Bhd, a subsidiary of the Kellogg Company in Malaysia. As part of the partnership, Cleantech Solar has commissioned and installed the second phase of arooftop solar PV system for KelloggAsia ProductsSdn. Bhd. at their manufacturing facility in BandarEnstek, Malaysia. The combined capacity of the rooftop solar project is 3.1 MWp. Cleantech Solar has provided the end-to-endsolar solution and will guarantee the performance of the system throughout the term of the agreement.
This partnership is expected to generate over 63.5GWh of clean electricity, which is equivalent to offsetting approximately 46 kilotonnes of CO2 emissions. Integrating solar powerin their energy mix will help further Kellogg’s sustainable business practices.In line with their promise of nurturing the environment, this project will lower greenhouse gas emissions and provide Kellogg with clean electricity to power their manufacturing without any capital investment.
Mr. Matan Raj Subramaniam, Plant Director at Kellogg Asia Products Sdn. Bhd., said, “Our founder, W.K. Kellogg, believed that running a good business was doing good for society. Staying true to this belief, we have intentionally integrated our ESG strategy – our Kellogg’s Better Days Promise – into every area of our business. Our partnership with Cleantech Solar is a fantastic example of this, bringing us closer to achieve our sustainability goals and fulfil our Better Days Promise.”
Mr. Sachin Jain, CEO of Cleantech Solar, said: “It is a pleasure to be the chosen renewable energy partner for Kelloggin Malaysia and see the second phase of our rooftop solar PV project up and running. This project will contribute to Kellogg’s comprehensive sustainability strategy, helpingthemprotect the environment by way of powering operations with cost-efficient green energy that will improve their bottom line as well ascontributetowards Malaysia’s decarbonisation efforts. My congratulations to both teams on the successful commissioning and we look forward to strengthening this green partnership.”
About Cleantech Solar (www.cleantechsolar.com)
Cleantech Solar is a pan-Asia supplier of renewable energy to corporates, combining the capabilities of a global player with responsiveness and agility.
Headquartered in Singapore, Cleantech Solar has numerous solar and wind projects across India and Southeast Asia, covering approximately 1GWp of assets in operations, construction and development stages. This includes installations in India, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
The company is backed by long-term strategic shareholders – Keppel Corporation, Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund and Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd.
About Kellogg Company and Kellogg in Malaysia:
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg’s® Better Days ESG strategy, we’re addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030.
