Hyde Park Corner rolls out solar panel project
The carbon footprint of Hyde Park Corner has decreased with the installation of a 384 kWp solar PV system on the two office block roofs and carports on the North Eastern parking deck.
The system, rolled out by Solareff, consists of 900 430W half cut Mono Percium panels which are currently the most commercially efficient panels available. The panels will generate approximately 674 400kWh energy per annum translating into saving of approximately 701.4 tons in carbon emissions every year which equates to 5.38 % of the total annual energy requirements at Hyde Park being produced from renewable resources.
The mall’s holding company is conscious of the business’s environmental impact. Hyprop CEO, Morné Wilken comments: “As part of Hyprop’s drive to continually minimise the impact on the environment, one of our key focus areas is to reduce the consumption of natural resources where possible. The installation of solar, a renewable energy source, is only part of our drive towards positive change in creating safe environments and spaces where people can connect and be part of a community. At completion, six of our nine malls will be making use of solar power.”
Hyde Park Corner’s General Manager, Jacqui McGeehan expands: “This roll-out of solar panels will also mitigate the risk of continuous, rising electricity costs for the company. The electrical power generated by the solar system is fed back into the centre grid and consumed in total.”
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About Hyprop’s Solar Project Rollout
Hyprop’ is committed to corporate sustainability by taking into consideration its social, economic and environmental responsibilities, implementing ethical practices and good governance and understanding our impact on the natural environment.
We endeavour to concentrate our efforts to integrate sustainability considerations into every aspect of the business – initiatives which include improving recycling initiatives, reducing waste and managing assets to be more energy and water efficient and reducing carbon emissions in line with national targets. Hyprop is fully committed to sound sustainability principles while creating long-term economic value.
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ABOUT HYDE PARK CORNER: The hallmark of a Hyde Park Corner shopping experience is the desire to repeat it!
Hyde Park Corner is the epitome of ‘fifty and fabulous’. Since 1969, when it opened as the first fully enclosed decentralized shopping centre in South Africa, this benchmark of South African retail has remained current, relevant, and diverse. Constant re-invention through a series of considered updates both in terms of tenant offering and aesthetics, has been key in consistently offering our customers the benchmark which is synonymous with the Hyde Park Corner retail experience.
Our mall’s trademark offering for discerning shoppers combines a choice of innovative brands intermingled with convenience and a refreshingly authentic flair. Hyde Park Corner’s light and spacious centre in a prime Johannesburg location is home to hundreds of international brands within 110 iconic bespoke retail stores. And because shopping and dining are synonymous with a satisfying shopping experience, six alluring restaurants cater to a diverse range of tastes and occasions, from fine dining to meze on the move.
Hyde Park Corner is the place where creativity and comfort magically connect… a place where shopping for art, antiques, superb fashion, unique homewares or quirky craftsmanship, is a reality. The Cortina Fashion Court bears testimony to our flair for securing a distinguished blend of international iconic fashion brands and blending them perfectly with the very best in Proudly South African brands. The centre also provides a wide range of medical, dental and health professionals, high-tech banks, cinemas, travel agencies and other services – our offering follows a holistic approach to shopping.
Whether you are popping in on the way home from work for a quick bite or making a day of it with friends, the centre’s timeless elegance remains a huge draw card for local and international visitors.
