The Kroger Co. continues to invest in solar energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ralphs, a subsidiary of Kroger, announced the installation of a photovoltaic solar power array at its automated distribution center in Paramount, Calif. The 555,000-sq.-ft. building provides products to 190 Ralphs stores and 95 Food 4 Less stores throughout Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The largest solar energy project to date for Kroger, the installation has more than 7,000 solar panels. It has 2 MW AC capacity and will generate 4.28 million kWh of clean power for the facility each year, representing about 50% of the facility\u2019s total electricity needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRalphs is constantly exploring energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy options that are respectful to our environment and the communities we serve,\u201d said Mike Murphy, president at Ralphs. \u201cThese sustainability investments demonstrate to our customers and other valued stakeholders our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company\u2019s supply chain team partnered with Affordable Solar on the installation with support from Southern California Edison and the City of Paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ralphs distribution center solar installation in Paramount is one of three at Kroger\u2019s supply chain facilities, with earlier installations completed at the Fred Meyer distribution center in Clackamas, Oregon and the Smith\u2019s Food and Drug distribution center in Layton, Utah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kroger has also installed solar power arrays at multiple stores. In 2018, Kroger\u2019s wind and solar installations combined produced more than 14.59 million kWh of renewable power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From: https:\/\/www.chainstoreage.com\/store-spaces\/kroger-in-largest-solar-energy-project-yet\/<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Kroger Co. continues to invest in solar energy. Ralphs, a subsidiary of Kroger, announced the installation of a photovoltaic solar power array at its automated distribution center in Paramount, Calif. The 555,000-sq.-ft. building provides products to 190 Ralphs stores and 95 Food 4 Less stores throughout Southern California. The largest solar energy project to…
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