CleanTechnica•24 days ago
Volkswagen Group Africa Completes Second Phase Of Solar Project: Kariega Factory Now Has 5.2MWp Of Onsite Solar
Key Takeaway
The ongoing expansion of onsite solar by major industrial players like Volkswagen Group Africa reinforces the compelling economics and operational benefits of distributed generation for large power consumers globally.
AI Summary
- •Volkswagen Group Africa's Kariega factory has completed the second phase of its onsite solar project, now boasting 5.2MWp capacity.
- •The installation of over 9,200 solar panels is projected to generate 7,125 MWh annually, demonstrating a significant commitment to self-generation by a large industrial consumer.
- •The project highlights the continued economic viability and accelerated adoption of onsite solar for industrial facilities, driven by the 'drastic reduction in prices of solar panels' over the past decade.
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Over 9,200 solar panels have been installed at VWGA to date, generating 7,125 MWh annually. The impressive technological progress in the solar industry over the past decade has resulted in a drastic reduction in prices of solar panels. This has accelerated the adoption of solar around the world. Having lagged ... [continued] The post Volkswagen Group Africa Completes Second Phase Of Solar Project: Kariega Factory Now Has 5.2MWp Of Onsite Solar appeared first on CleanTechnica .