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Croda Inc Unveils Solar Energy System

It's the newest innovation in Croda’s commitment to sustainability.

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By: TOM BRANNA

Chief Content Officer

Croda Inc, the North American corporate office of Croda International Plc,unveiled its new 305 kilowatt (kW) solar energy system, the latest addition demonstrating Croda’s global commitment to sustainable energy sources. The first solar panel system installed at any of Croda’s facilities, the system joins other sustainable initiatives at Croda, including a wind turbine, providing power for Croda’s manufacturing facility in Hull, UK. Croda is a world-wide manufacturer and supplier of chemicals for the personal care, health care, agricultural, manufacturing and other industrial industries. Mercury Solar Systems engineered, designed and installed the system and EnterSolar of Newark, NJ was the project developer.

“Croda is committed to being a responsible and ethical organization, and we have a global goal of obtaining 25% of our energy from non-fossil sources by the end of 2015,” commented Kevin Gallagher, president, Croda Inc. “Another important quality that most of our customers associate with Croda is innovation. In many ways, this solar power generation project combines our commitment to sustainability with our commitment to innovation and shows that innovation goes beyond product innovation alone. Our customers need ingredient suppliers who share their values and their commitment to sustainability and innovation in all its forms.”

The solar energy system is anticipated to provide more than 50% of the power required to run the Edison, NJ facility, which is roughly equivalent to powering 42 average sized homes, removing 47 equivalent autos from service or saving over 27,500 gallons of gasoline each year.

“Croda is a great representation of the solar revolution we are seeing in the local New Jersey business community,” commented Jared Haines, President, Mercury Solar Systems. “Solar energy systems continue to produce significant incremental revenue for businesses large and small which is helping drive both innovation and job growth in these communities. We commend Croda for seeing the environmental and financial benefits of going solar.”

More info: www.croda.com

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