SMC of Noblesville has broken ground on a 2,472-panel solar energy system in partnership with Indianapolis-based HSI Solar. This system is one of the first steps in a proposed multi-phase initiative at SMC’s North American headquarters, located at 10100 SMC Blvd., Noblesville.
The system will produce an estimated 1.4 gigawatt-hours of energy annually. While not historically known as a renewable energy state, Indiana has seen rapid adoption in the last several years due to improved economics and ease of access.
“SMC is committed to long term sustainability initiatives that positively impact our eco-footprint,” SMC President and CEO Kelley Stacy said. “In addition to the environmental and social benefits, this system will reduce our energy consumption and costs, freeing up the budget for workplace improvements and development.”
“We’ve worked closely with SMC to develop a plan that directly addresses their goals,” HSI Solar Co-Founder Nick Koon said. “We take a holistic approach to all of our projects, not just maximizing the system size, but identifying the best combination of solutions to achieve our partner’s economic, social and environmental objectives.”
Construction is underway on Phase I and is expected to be completed and operational in late 2023. HSI Solar is currently in the preliminary design stage of Phase II for the project.
About SMC Corporation of America
SMC Corporation of America is headquartered at 10100 SMC Blvd., Noblesville, and is a subsidiary of SMC Corporation in Japan. SMC is the world’s largest pneumatic manufacturing company dedicated to sustainable factory automation with technical development centers in Japan, the U.S., Europe, and China. Boasting 26 sales offices in the United States and five sales offices in Canada, SMC enables national engineering and manufacturing through its Noblesville headquarters. SMC is Noblesville’s largest private employer and maintains a corporate campus – including office, warehouse and production spaces – over an impressive 2.6 million square feet. Find out more at SMCworld.com.