Alsco Adds Solar Power to Honolulu Mixed Laundry Plant

Alsco Uniforms, Salt Lake City, and Hawaiʻi Unified Industries have successfully completed a rooftop solar installation at the Alsco Uniforms Honolulu plant. This new solar system will support Alsco Uniforms in delivering linen and uniform laundry services to Oahu while minimizing their environmental footprint through the use of sustainable energy.

“Our business of laundering reusable linen and uniforms for thousands of businesses across the island highlights our dedication to the environment,” said Tim Stuewer, director of operations support. “This solar installation not only adds to that sustainable model, but strengthens our commitment to environmental stewardship in the communities we serve.”

Hawaiʻi Unified kicked off this project in 2022 by preparing the facility’s rooftop for photovoltaic installation. Construction of the solar system began in October 2023, and the first phase became operational by Dec. 26, 2023. The project was fully completed with the second phase in June 2024.

Brian Arkle, general manager of the Alsco Uniforms Honolulu plant, worked closely with corporate engineers to coordinate the project with Hawaiʻi Unified. Key leaders from Hawaiʻi Unified played an instrumental role in the project from its initial planning stages to its successful completion. This team included Mike Johnson, director of project development; Seth Levin, senior director of energy; and Ryno Irwin, CEO.

With the new solar installation now operational, the Alsco Uniforms Honolulu plant is projected to generate 1,036,621 kWh of solar power annually, offsetting 1,575,892 pounds of carbon dioxide in the first year – equivalent to planting 12,128 trees! Additionally, Alsco Uniforms is set to save more than $435,000 in annual energy costs.

Stuewer also stated that, “We are excited to have a full solar array on our Honolulu plant to provide clean electricity to the Oahu community. We are not stopping with Honolulu, with other installations in progress in North America, as well as solar operations in Australia.”

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