Husqvarna Group switches on new solar-powered facility

Husqvarna and Today’s Power Inc. switched on its first solar power-generating facility Wednesday at its injection molding site in Nashville, Ark.

The new facility is expected to reduce the carbon footprint by approximately 1,000 tons in the first year of operation and approximately 25,000 tons over the expected 25-year life of the facility.

“Husqvarna is serious about contributing to a low-carbon future and a more sustainable society. We know that our operations, products and transportation affect the environment. By developing our production processes, introducing new products and creating innovative solutions, we are committed to reduce our carbon footprint and create conditions for sustainable development,” said Jeff Hohler, a Husqvarna president. “The solar-powered facility as well as the addition of the new distribution center are two important examples of how we’re putting Sustainovate, our way of integrating sustainability into our business, into action.” This is Today’s Power’s third commercial-scale solar project.

“In the past, all of our solar systems were customized around a cooperative’s wholesale billing drivers and load characteristics specifically to produce maximum value for the cooperative, but we have found we are able to utilize that same customized model to accomplish the state’s commercial and industrial company’s initiatives,” said Matt Irving, director of operations for TPI.

“We are proud to be partnering with local industries to bring the first solar-powered plant in our industry to Arkansas while demonstrating the feasibility and affordability and sustainability of using solar power,” said Todd S. Anderson, general manager of operations for Husqvarna.