Photo courtesy Marx Brothers Inc.
A view of the large solar array installed on the roof of Marx Brothers Inc. on Second Avenue S. in Lakeview.
A family-owned Birmingham firm has launched a sustainability initiative, including the installation of large solar array on the roof of its Second Avenue South facility.
Marx Brothers Inc., an importer, producer and supplier of coconut products, installed a 132-kilowatt solar photovoltaic energy system in April, according to a company news release.
Vulcan Solar Power installed the array, which Vulcan CEO Rob Ozols called the largest commercial solar system anywhere in central or south Alabama.
The array spans 12,400 square feet and has 400 330-watt panels.
In its first year, the system is projected to produce more than 205,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough to power about 16 homes and provide about 35 percent of Marx Brothers’ annual electricity consumption, the release stated.
Founded in 1919, Marx Brothers sells its products to grocery stores, food distributors and bakery suppliers nationwide.
The array demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to the environment, according to company president Edgar Marx.
“Sustainability efforts are always on the forefront of the food industry, and solar energy provided us the opportunity to contribute to our environment, community and customers,” Marx said.
The company is also a zero waste-to-landfill manufacturer and seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, according to Marx.
A family-owned Birmingham firm has launched a sustainability initiative, including the installation of large solar array on the roof of its Second Avenue South facility.
Marx Brothers Inc., an importer, producer and supplier of coconut products, installed a 132-kilowatt solar photovoltaic energy system in April, according to a company news release.
Vulcan Solar Power installed the array, which Vulcan CEO Rob Ozols called the largest commercial solar system anywhere in central or south Alabama.
The array spans 12,400 square feet and has 400 330-watt panels.
In its first year, the system is projected to produce more than 205,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough to power about 16 homes and provide about 35 percent of Marx Brothers’ annual electricity consumption, the release stated.
Founded in 1919, Marx Brothers sells its products to grocery stores, food distributors and bakery suppliers nationwide.
The array demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to the environment, according to company president Edgar Marx.
“Sustainability efforts are always on the forefront of the food industry, and solar energy provided us the opportunity to contribute to our environment, community and customers,” Marx said.
The company is also a zero waste-to-landfill manufacturer and seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, according to Marx.