Solar Panels for Lano Carpets

Earlier this year, Lano Carpets put into operation one of the largest solar panel farms in Western Europe, harnessing enough energy at full capacity to power 2,000 homes.



Installed on the manufacturer’s main 12-hectare production site in Belgium, when running at full capacity the solar farm allows Lano Carpets to supply energy back to the main grid. As part of Lano’s commitment to minimising emissions and adopting good environmental practice, as identified in the manufacturer’s pioneering Green Signature, the installation helps the company to remain on course for an overall emissions reduction of 60% by 2012.

“The solar farm represents a significant step forward in achieving our target to become a more sustainable carpet manufacturer,” comments Birger Karlsson, UK and Ireland sales manager. “We have also made significant steps forward in waste reduction and now have completely abandoned the use of deep groundwater, instead using industrial water from a purifying plant that sources surface water.”

With development towards a more sustainable footprint, Lano Carpets is also evaluating the environmental impact of its products through life cycle analysis. Conducted by an independent third party, the LCA helps Lano to identify impacts at every stage of a product’s life from cradle to grave and allows Lano Carpets to identify opportunities for improvement. Lano Carpets is also working closely with the industry, including being a founding member of the Optimum pilot carpet tile recycling programme, with the aim to provide workable and sustainable solutions to recycling.


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