Toyota Australia will turn on the new solar power system at its Altona manufacturing facility tomorrow to coincide with World Environment Day.

The system, which Toyota claims will significantly reduce its carbon footprint, is the largest roof-mounted solar panel system in Victoria.

The 500kW system comprises 2000 solar panels and covers approximately 10,000m2 of roof space on the Altona plant’s engine shop.

The system, partially funded by the Federal Government, took five months to complete and from tomorrow will generate enough energy to meet the needs of 200 average residential households.

Toyota Australia to switch on Victoria’s largest solar panel roof system | CarAdvice.