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A solar energy company in Ghana has installed and commissioned a rooftop solar system at the cold-room facility operated by The Fruit Terminal Company (FTC) in Tema Harbour.
The Ghana based firm, known as Dutch & Co, entered into partnership with FTC by signing an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) agreement for the 200kWp grid-tied solar PV system to provide green energy to the cold-room facility the harbour.
The solar installation is expected to generate 285MWh of green, stable and clean electricity in its first year of operation.
It is expected to have an output in excess of 6,710 MWh during its lifetime, with an estimated reduction to the carbon dioxide footprints of FTCs warehouse by 2,885 tons,
"The gradual transition into solar energy use by Golden Exotics Limited (GEL) and Compagnie Fruitiere Groupe affiliated companies such as FTC, is a demonstration of the Groups commitment towards the reduction of its greenhouse emissions by 42% by 2030," said Dutch & Co.
Solar installation to help reduce carbon footprint
On 25 April 2024 the solar installation was formally inaugurated by Benedict Riche, Managing Director of Golden Exotics Limited in Ghana, and Frederic Fabre of Compagnie Fruitiere Groupe.
Riche said Golden Exotics and Compagnie Fruitiere Groupe believe the installation is a significant step in reducing our environmental impact and carbon footprint."
"In this era of global warming, we aim to demonstrate that practical environmental solutions are achievable.
"The collaboration with Dutch & Co will extend beyond this initiative, focusing on other aspects of our fruit supply chain to provide customers with products that have a lower carbon footprint and minimal chemical inputs." |
