Case Study
IKEA Marsden Park Distribution Centre
Project Size:
951kW Rooftop Solar
1.1MWh BESS
IKEA Australia continues to lead the way in corporate sustainability, expanding its market-leading investment in renewable energy at the Marsden Park Distribution Centre.
As a long-term partner, Smart Commercial Solar worked alongside the world’s largest home furnishing retailer to enhance onsite solar generation and integrate battery storage at this high-demand, 24/7 facility. The solution was designed to reduce grid reliance, lower emissions, and improve energy efficiency across operations—including powering electric delivery vehicles operated by IKEAs logistics partners. It's a smart move that delivers both environmental impact and long-term commercial value.
Up to 70% on-site energy reduction
Annual CO2 reduction of 35t
Annual energy savings of ~$265,000
THE SOLUTION
Smart Commercial Solar designed and implemented a 951kW rooftop solar expansion paired with a 1.1MWh battery storage system. The project involved:
- Boosting onsite generation from 26% to up to 70%, cutting IKEAs energy costs and emissions significantly.
- Rerouting cables over skylights with built-in safety for installation and upkeep.
- Housing the battery in a custom-built car park structure for safety and compliance.
- Deploying a modular Unistrut inverter station for fast, fabricator-free assembly.
THE RESULTS
- $265,000 in annual electricity savings, reinforcing the financial viability of renewable energy investments.
- A 35-tonne annual carbon reduction, advancing IKEA Australia's emissions targets.
- Increased energy independence, with up to 70% of operational energy now sourced from solar and battery storage.
- Enhanced site safety, with permanent skylight protection benefiting both installation teams and long-term facility maintenance.
Renea Robson, Sustainability Manager at IKEA Australia, leads the company’s efforts to embed renewable energy into its operations in Australia. Here’s what she had to say.
“Over the last two years we've been working with Smart Commercial Solar... we've installed over 4000 panels, taking 9000 square metres of our rooftop and we've managed to achieve moving from 26% on-site generation to 70% on-site generation.”
Renea Robson
Sustainability Manager at IKEA Australia
