The project, which began in 2023 and was completed in August 2024, is set to substantially reduce the facility’s electricity consumption. The installation features over 3,400 solar panels, providing an additional

1625 kVA of generation capacity. During peak summer months, the system is capable of meeting 100% of the plant’s electricity needs.

This €2.4 million investment will allow the solar PV system to supply more than 20% of the facility’s annual electricity demand. The panels span 6,800 square meters, covering nearly 40% of the plant’s total roof area.

PepsiCo identified this project as both a sustainability and efficiency initiative, harnessing the site’s renewable energy potential while reducing reliance on electricity from the grid.

In August alone, the system generated 77,634 kWh—enough to power 220 households for a month—despite being at partial capacity until phase two was activated midway through the month.

This milestone coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Little Island facility, which opened in 1974.

Commenting on the project, Brian Colgan, site director at PepsiCo Little Island, said: “In 2021, PepsiCo launched our pep+ strategy, which redefined our business approach. Today’s announcement of the Little Island rooftop solar installation, one of PepsiCo’s largest globally, is a testament to our commitment to placing sustainability and social impact at the core of our work.”