Dutch solar roof specialist Sunrock has embarked on a transformative collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Group AG (ETR:MBG), aiming to equip several of the car maker's locations across Germany with approximately 23 MWp of rooftop solar arrays. The initiative seeks to provide Mercedes-Benz with locally generated electricity to power internal processes, marking a significant step towards sustainability and renewable energy integration.
The comprehensive project will witness Sunrock installing solar panels atop Mercedes-Benz buildings situated in Rastatt, Kuppenheim, Sindelfingen, Kamenz, Untertuerkheim, Bremen, and Koelleda over the next two years. Commencing at the end of 2023, the assignment commenced with the installation of the initial systems in Rastatt and Sindelfingen, as confirmed by Sunrock.
Notably, the solar system in Kuppenheim will utilize German-made solar panels manufactured by Switzerland's Meyer Burger Technology AG (SWX:MBTN), underscoring a commitment to local and sustainable energy solutions.
Upon completion, the rooftop arrays will enable Mercedes-Benz to harness electricity from its own roofs through an on-site power purchase agreement (PPA), facilitating a transition towards renewable energy sources and reducing environmental impact, as outlined by Sunrock.
Arno van der Merwe, Vice President of Production Planning at Mercedes-Benz AG, emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability, stating, “The goal for all Mercedes-Benz production facilities worldwide is to run on 100 percent renewable energy by 2039. The expansion of photovoltaic systems plays an important role in this. By turning our own production sites into production sites for renewable energies, we are making an active contribution to the energy transition in Germany.”
