Alltech has installed a photovoltaic solar energy system at its production plant in Serdan, Mexico.  The installation will supply close to half of the energy needs of the plant and will result in an energy saving of 22 percent during the first year and a 20 percent reduction in carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions.  In commenting on the installation, Dr. Mark Lyons stated, “Alltech strives to have a positive impact on the 350 global communities in which we live and work and our team in Serdan has long been exemplary in this regard.”  He added, “Today they have taken a tremendous step forward in advancing our efforts to reduce the environmental impact of our operations.”

The Serdan plant will also use a modified, compressed natural gas installation that will emit one third less carbon dioxide and 65 percent less carbon monoxide than a conventional liquified petroleum gas system.

Paul Kilgallen, Manager of the Alltech Serdan plant, stated, “The initiative supports our efforts to offer sustainable solutions that optimize the productivity of livestock and at the same time uphold the social responsibility we have as a business and as an industry.”

The two energy saving projects confirm the Alltech commitment to reduce emissions and conform to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals incorporated in the corporate “Planet of Plenty”™ principle.