This archive report was first published on 9 December 2019.
On December 7, 2019, Simbi Roses, a leading flower farm in Thika, made a significant move towards sustainability by installing a 150-kilowatt peak solar power system.
The system, which consists of 454 solar panels and five inverters, is expected to reduce the farm's carbon dioxide emissions by up to 144 metric tonnes per year.
Simbi Roses joins a growing list of companies in the agricultural and commercial sectors that have invested in solar and hydro energy plants to reduce their electricity costs and reliance on the national grid.
According to the company, the solar power system will help reduce its overall power costs and carbon footprint, making it a trendsetter in the flower industry's transition towards sustainable energy use.
Speaking during the installation event, Simbi's Executive Director Grace Nyachae emphasized the importance of reducing the farm's carbon footprint and power costs, saying the plant would enable the flower farm to drastically reduce its overall carbon footprint and power costs.
Simbi Roses currently produces over 13 varieties of roses for the global market, including Bellerose, Red Ribbon, Good Times, Sonrisa, Vanilla Sky, Marie Claire, Mario, High & Magic, and Upper Class.
