The Września factory, which makes the Volkswagen Crafter van, now houses one of Europe's largest solar power plants. The facility boasts 25,000 solar modules spread across 22 hectares, generating 15.2 megawatts of power.
Volkswagen Poznań (VWP) partnered with Quanta Energy to complete the second phase of this massive project. On average, the solar plant will cover 20% of the factory's yearly electricity needs.
Stefanie Hegels, CEO of Volkswagen Poznań, said:
"The new photovoltaic plant at the Września factory is a major step towards full energy self-sufficiency, as well as sustainable and environmentally friendly production. It also ensures that we have access to energy at stable prices."
VWP's move aligns with the Volkswagen Group's broader goal to achieve climate-neutral production at all its manufacturing sites by 2040. The company has been using green energy since 2019, showing its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
But VWP isn't stopping here. The automaker plans to add a 3.1 MW solar farm and a 6.5 MW rooftop system to boost its renewable energy capacity. They've also started administrative proceedings to set up wind turbines.
Source: Volkswagen