MEDIA RELEASE: The Arnott’s Group and CleanPeak Energy power up large-scale solar and battery project with Federal Climate and Energy Minister
Sydney, 1 September 2025 –The Arnott’s Group, in partnership with CleanPeak Energy, has officially unveiled a large-scale solar and battery storage system at its Huntingwood biscuit factory, marking a significant step in its journey toward renewable electricity.
The milestone was marked with Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, The Hon. Chris Bowen MP, who unveiled a plaque.
The $12 million project, funded through the CleanPeak-Igneo joint venture CPERI, features a rooftop installation of 9,000 solar panels expected to generate 6–7 GWh of clean energy annually. Designed to operate fully behind the meter, the system enhances site efficiency and energy resilience. Complementing the solar array is an 11 MWh DC battery, which helps further reduce reliance on the electricity grid, mitigate peak energy charges and ultimately delivers lower overall energy costs for Arnott’s.
Together, the solar and battery system will supply approximately 25% of the site’s electricity needs. The remainder will be sourced from a mix of renewable and non-renewable energy, with a growing share coming from CleanPeak’s NSW solar farm portfolio.
Tom Vicars, Chief Procurement Officer at The Arnott’s Group, said “This integrated solar and battery initiative marks a major milestone in our partnership with CleanPeak Energy to transform our energy usage. By generating nearly one-quarter of our energy needs onsite and progressively sourcing the remainder from CleanPeak’s solar farms, we’re making meaningful progress toward our goal of 100% renewable energy by 2029, for the largest site in our network.”
Philip Graham, CEO of CleanPeak Energy, added: ” We are delighted to have delivered for Arnott’s one of the largest C&I Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems in the country. This installation is proof of what is possible in building renewables where they are directly used in the manufacturing process, and should be a blueprint for industrial players serious about implementing 100% renewable electricity solutions to lower cost”.
CleanPeak led the design and delivery of the project, selecting Longi and Sungrow as panel and battery suppliers through a rigorous procurement and due diligence process. Environmental considerations were also front of mind, with landscaping and tree planting undertaken to preserve local biodiversity.
The Huntingwood facility spans 44,000 sqm and operates 24/7, producing around 53% of The Arnott’s Group’s total biscuit volume. It employs over 400 people and bakes approximately 56 million kilograms of biscuits annually – including iconic Australian favourites such as Tim Tam, Shapes, and Jatz.
Images to accompany the announcement can be found here.
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About The Arnott’s Group
Millions of Australians have grown up with Arnott’s for over 160 years. For them, The Arnott’s Group is more than a food company, it’s a piece of Australia’s history and a national icon. Arnott’s portfolio of brands includes household names like Tim Tam, Shapes, Iced VoVo, SAO, Vita-Weat, Salada and Tiny Teddy. Arnott’s regional headquarters are based in Sydney with operations in Western Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Bekasi, Indonesia. In addition, the portfolio includes Campbell’s simple meals businesses in Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan, and manufacturing operations in Australia and Malaysia.
About CleanPeak
CleanPeak is a specialist renewable energy company in Australia empowering large industrial & commercial businesses to reduce their carbon emissions & transition to net zero. CleanPeak specialises in designing, building, owning and operating renewable energy assets, and associated infrastructure. By integrating state-of-the-art solar, battery and thermal energy assets, CleanPeak delivers energy solutions that are affordable, reliable and sustainable. CleanPeak’s operating portfolio consists of over 40 MW of rooftop solar, 100 MW of utility solar projects and 35 MWh of battery projects, as well as microgrids providing energy and thermal services for more than 1,000,000 square meters of floorspace. CleanPeak has a further 100 MW of solar and 300 MWh of battery projects in the pipeline.
CleanPeak’s internal EPC capability drives superior design and delivery outcomes, tailored to the needs of individual clients. Our asset management capabilities are underpinned by proprietary IT systems that optimise performance, efficiency, and resilience. With our own retail electricity license, CleanPeak is uniquely positioned to supply power directly to end-users, offering flexible, customer-first retail solutions that minimise cost and carbon footprint. Whether powering large commercial precincts or integrating behind-the-meter solutions, CleanPeak connects the dots from project design through to renewable generation and distribution.
