Window coverings facility powered by 2000+ solar panels

Window coverings brand Luxaflex Window Fashions has revealed a 2080-strong solar panel installation on the roof of its Sydney manufacturing facility — claimed to be the largest install of SunPower P19 panels in the world, and the first of its kind for the window covering industry in Australia.

For over 65 years, Luxaflex Window Fashions’ window treatments and advanced operating systems have been designed to help reduce energy loss, saving on heating and cooling costs to create more energy-efficient and comfortable homes and offices. Most Luxaflex products are still manufactured in Australia, ensuring the 54,880 m² Sydney facility is a thriving hub of activity where thousands of window coverings are created and distributed nationwide every week.

“Developed in response to the energy crisis of the late 1970s, our Duette Honeycomb Shades were an industry innovation and the first product of its kind,” said Jenny Brown, National Marketing Manager of Luxaflex Window Fashions. “The latest model of the design, the Luxaflex Duette Architella Ménage Shades, are a chic window covering that provides more insulation than any other window covering on the market. The unique design features a patented cell-within-a-cell construction, with six layers of fabric creating five insulating air pockets to trap air for superior energy efficiency. Independent modelling has shown that these particular shades can reduce an average home’s heating costs by up to 49%.”

The new solar installation will see the company generate more than 29 million kWh of energy across its 30-year project life — equivalent to powering over 4600 homes, planting over 600,000 trees, saving over 24,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and removing over 8000 tons of waste from landfill. The installation was managed by Smart Commercial Solar and also features a new model of inverter, the SMA Core 1.

“We are strongly committed to a sustainable future through initiatives that support the environment and local economy,” Brown said. “This install is notable for the cutting-edge technology and the exceptional return on investment it will yield within five years. It has also created jobs for local workers to bring this impressive project to life.”