Coca-Cola, Egypt

BACKGROUND: Coca-Cola has established ambitious global targets focused on reducing carbon emissions across its value chain and advancing toward a low-carbon, zero-waste business model. Energy consumption within manufacturing plants represents a significant contributor to operational emissions, particularly where artificial lighting systems operate continuously.

At the Tanta production facility in Egypt, reducing energy demand while improving lighting quality formed part of Coca-Cola’s broader sustainability and efficiency initiatives. Solatube Daylighting Systems were selected as an energy-efficient daylighting solution capable of reducing electrical lighting dependency while maintaining production standards.

CHALLENGE: The project was required to be completed within a strict two-week timeframe, demanding precise planning and execution.

Technical complexity arose from the building’s existing sandwich-panel roof construction. Installation required careful edging and cutting of both upper and lower panel layers, with technicians accessing the internal cavity between layers to complete the installation correctly.

Ensuring proper insulation and weatherproofing was critical. Following installation, fibreglass insulation was applied to prevent dust ingress and eliminate the risk of water leakage, maintaining both hygiene standards and long-term system durability within the food production environment.

SOLUTION: TAQA MISR delivered a full turnkey solution including daylighting design, project management, installation, commissioning, testing and post-installation support.

A total of 18 Solatube Daylighting Systems were installed across the production line, replacing reliance on high-pressure sodium lighting systems that consumed substantial electricity and generated additional heat.

The daylighting systems provide consistent natural illumination while reducing internal heat gain, supporting more stable working conditions within the production environment.

RESULTS: The installation resulted in measurable reductions in electrical lighting demand and associated operational costs. By decreasing reliance on artificial lighting during daylight hours, the facility improved overall energy performance and advanced Coca-Cola’s renewable energy adoption strategy.

Beyond energy savings, employees benefit from improved lighting quality, enhanced visual comfort and a brighter production environment.

The project demonstrates how daylighting technology can support sustainable manufacturing objectives while maintaining operational continuity and high installation standards in retrofit environments.

CONCLUSION: The Coca-Cola Egypt project highlights the role of tubular daylighting systems in supporting sustainable industrial operations.

By integrating natural daylight into an existing production facility under tight timelines and structural constraints, Coca-Cola successfully improved energy efficiency, reduced operational impact and reinforced its commitment to low-carbon manufacturing.

The project provides a replicable model for daylighting integration within beverage and food manufacturing environments across emerging markets.