 A makeup plant in central Arkansas is showing off its new solar energy system.

Gov. Mike Beebe and North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Hays spoke in front of the new solar panels at the L'Oreal plant in North Little Rock on Monday.

Standing in front of the panels trimmed with Christmas lights, Beebe says L'Oreal is committed to renewable energy.

The solar project consists of 60 panels and is projected to produce 20,000 kilowatt hours per year.

The factory is already known for its energy efficiency projects. The plant draws its electric power from a hydroelectric dam, and is taking part in a federal program through which 100 employees get interest-free loans for making their homes more energy efficient.