CEO Says Factory Would Need 250 Acres of Solar Panels to Run Properly

SnackBrand's gas bill has tripled from $3 million a year to $9 million

Solar panels are seen at solar farm on the northern outskirts of Canberra, Australia on June 15, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

The CEO of major snack food supplier, SnackBrands Australia, says his business would need 250 acres of solar panels to run properly and that would only last about six hours a day in ideal weather conditions.

SnackBrands Australia manufactures and sells brands such as Kettle, Cheezels, Natural Chip Co., and Thins and employs around 600 staff. The company is based in the west of Sydney, a major manufacturing hub.