Energy harnessed from automobile rooftops through solar panels
Endress and Hauser, a leading provider of measuring devices, services, and solutions for industrial process technology and automation, is taking significant steps towards sustainability by installing photovoltaic (PV) systems on their car parks. This initiative contributes to powering their facilities with renewable energy and reducing reliance on external energy sources.
The PV system installed on Endress and Hauser's car park in Hemmingen has a maximum power output of 200 kilowatt-peak under standard conditions. This system generates more than 100 kilowatts of electricity, which is used to power their existing buildings. The cost of this solar installation is approximately 620,000 euros.
This move aligns with Endress and Hauser's broader sustainability strategy to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting renewable energy sources, the company is meeting stricter emissions limits and energy efficiency requirements set by the Baden-Württemberg Climate Act, which mandates increased use of clean energy and reduction of fossil fuel dependency in the state.
Hemmingen, a municipality in Germany, is also embracing solar energy. The town hall, primary school, children and family center on Eberdinger Street, and two sports halls are already being supplied with green electricity from the solar energy produced on a parking lot. The library's roof is planned to be used for renewable energy production by a joint venture, with Hemmingen buying the electricity produced there. The community hall is the next building in line for solar panel installation.
The municipality aims to consume as much electricity as possible to avoid negative prices. Any excess electricity generated by the system is sold on the Leipzig power exchange through a direct marketer. The solar panels on the parking lot, covering an area between the Seedammhalle, GSV clubhouse, artificial turf pitch, and tennis courts, were installed as part of Hemmingen's commitment to the "Solar Offensive" network of the Energy Agency of the Ludwigsburg district.
The municipality of Hemmingen is not alone in its efforts to increase the use of solar energy. In fact, as of January 2022, the construction of photovoltaic systems for new car parks with 35 parking spaces or more is mandatory in Baden-Württemberg. This requirement, along with the photovoltaic obligation for builders, is part of the region's efforts to combat climate change and increase the share of renewable energy in the overall energy consumption.
Endress and Hauser's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy is not limited to their Hemmingen site. The Gerlingen location of Endress and Hauser is expected to continue growing in the next 70 years, with plans to replace the car park with underground car parks in the future, further reducing the company's carbon footprint.
These initiatives demonstrate that Endress and Hauser and Hemmingen are leading the way in adopting renewable energy and sustainable practices, setting an example for other industrial and commercial enterprises in Baden-Württemberg and Germany.
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