The sun charges the Taycan
Porsche North America (PCNA) announced a partnership with Cherry Street Energy, LLC to install a solar microgrid at Porsche's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Since this North American Porsche headquarters also has a Porsche Experience Center Atlanta, the power used to charge the Porsche Taycan at PEC Atlanta in the future will also be supplied by power from this solar power generation. It will be.
Furthermore, the microgrid installed this time can supply most of the energy required by Porsche headquarters in North America for one year.
Generate 2,050MWh of electricity annually
According to Cherry Street Energy calculations, about 2,050 MWh (megawatt hours) of electricity is produced annually, which is enough to power 191 average American homes.
The solar power is said to help Porsche reduce its annual CO2 emissions by 3.2 million pounds, or 3.6 million miles when driving an average passenger car. ) It seems that it will be the amount equivalent to the running minute.
I don't know how much I should think about driving an average passenger car, but I think it's correct that I didn't dare to say "xx miles when driving a Porsche 911" (laughs) ).
Kjell Gruner, president of Porsche North America, said the solar project will contribute to Porsche's sustainability goals.
North America Porsche and Cherry Street Energy have a 25-year operation contract. Installation of the solar panels will begin in September 2022 and will be in operation by 2023.
Cherry Street Energy owns, operates and maintains the microgrid, and sells electricity to North American Porsche. Electricity will be provided at a stable price, leading to a significant (and measurable) reduction in Porsche's CO2 emissions.
The solar panels will be placed on the roofs of the old and new buildings, a staging area for two trucks where customers will start driving at PEC Atlanta, and a new 950-foot parking lot to the headquarters building. It seems that it will be attached to the roofed passage of meters).
Source:
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◆The EVs At Porsche's Headquarters Will Be Powered By Solar Power As Of 2023
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I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).
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