Jakarta, 31 May 2023: Cleantech Solar, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions to corporations in Southeast Asia and India, has entered a long-term solar partnership with Coats in Indonesia to develop a 540 kWp rooftop solar PV project at their facility in Pasuruan, East Java. Cleantech Solar will provide the end-to-end solar solution along with guaranteeing the performance of the system.
The solar PV system consists of 990 solar modules and is expected to generate approximately 16 GWh of clean energy during the system’s lifetime, amounting to a reduction of over 13 kilotonnes of CO2 emissions. This project will enable Coats to substitute a part of their power consumption with renewable energy at zero capital investment. This long-term partnership is an important step in the textile manufacturer’s sustainability efforts in Indonesia and is in line with Coats’ goal of ‘pioneering a sustainable future’.
Mrs Nguyen Phan, Managing Director at Coats Rejo Indonesia, said: “Transitioning to renewable energy is the core of our sustainability strategy. I am delighted to announce this partnership with Cleantech Solar. We are firmly committed to reducing our environmental footprint and value chain emissions.”
Mr. Raju Shukla, Founder and CEO of Cleantech Solar, said: “This solar PV underscores the commitment of leading corporates towards promoting responsible business practices. By incorporating renewable energy in their manufacturing process, Coats Rejo Indonesia is making significant strides towards its sustainability targets and contributing towards Indonesia’s decarbonising efforts. Our state-of-the-art solar PV solution will provide cost savings on electricity and markedly reduce carbon emissions, thereby contributing towards a cleaner environment. We are elated to partner with Coats Rejo Indonesia and look forward to the successful commissioning of the system.”
About Cleantech Solar (www.cleantechsolar.com):
Cleantech Solar is a pan-Asia supplier of renewable energy to corporates, combining the capabilities of a global player with responsiveness and agility.
Headquartered in Singapore, Cleantech Solar has numerous solar power plants across India and Southeast Asia, covering over 750 MW across the various stages of operations and construction with many more solar and wind projects under development. This includes installations in India, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
The company is backed by long-term strategic shareholders – Keppel Corporation, Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund and Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd.
The company helps corporations to meet their sustainability goals, offering them a unique combination of:
- Adherence to highest standards of corporate governance ensuring successful long-term partnerships
- Leading technical expertise with proven ability to deliver safe, high-quality projects
- Experienced local teams in each market with in-depth understanding of regulatory landscape and customer requirements enabling tailor-made solutions
- Interactive real-time data visuals and analytics enabling comprehensive monitoring and maintenance of our renewable energy plants, facilitating customer involvement through project life
About PT Coats Rejo Indonesia:
PT Coats Rejo Indonesia is a subsidiary of Coats Group, a British multinational company that is a leading supplier of sewing thread and related products. The company was established in Indonesia in 1977 and is headquartered in South Jakarta. PT Coats Rejo Indonesia has two manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, one in Bogor and one in Pasuruan. The company employs over 1,000 people and produces a wide range of sewing thread products, including cotton, polyester, and nylon threads. PT Coats Rejo Indonesia’s products are used by a variety of industries, including the apparel, footwear, and home furnishing industries.
About Coats Group plc
Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data, and the environment. Headquartered in the UK, Coats is a FTSE250 company and a FTSE4Good Index constituent. Revenues in 2022 were $1.6bn.
Trusted by the world’s leading companies to deliver vital, innovative, and sustainable solutions, Coats provides value-adding products including apparel, accessory and footwear threads, structural components for footwear and accessories, fabrics, yarns, and software applications. Customer partners include companies from the apparel, footwear, automotive, telecoms, personal protection, and outdoor goods industries.
With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, Coats has operations across some 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving its customers worldwide.
Coats connects talent, textiles, and technology, to make a better and more sustainable world. Worldwide, there are three dedicated Coats Innovation Hubs, where experts collaborate with partners to create the materials and products of tomorrow. It participates in the UN Global Compact and is committed to Science Based sustainability targets for 2030 and beyond, with a goal of achieving net-zero by 2050. Coats is also committed to achieving its goals in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, workplace health & safety, employee & community wellbeing, and supplier social performance.
To find out more about Coats visit www.coats.com.