Daikin has announced the completion of a nearly 1-megawatt solar power plant at the company’s North American headquarters near Waller, Texas.
This installation at the Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP) will eliminate an estimated 845 metric tonnes of carbon emissions annually – equivalent to removing almost 200 average sized passenger vehicles from the road each year.
The senior vice president of Environmental Business Development, at Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Nathan Walker, said the company is one step closer to being a Net Zero CO2 emission factory by 2030.
“This installation is a significant step in reducing our carbon footprint and underscores our commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability and environmental stewardship,” he said.
The DTTP installation features bifacial solar panels, designed to capture sunlight from both the front and rear sides utilizing direct and reflected ambient sunlight.
The solar energy generated from the panels will directly power DTTP’s central chiller plant, which circulates approximately 125,000 gallons of chilled water annually and 75,000 gallons of hot water in the winter months, serving as a backbone for DTTP’s climate control.
The solar structure is also designed for grid integration, allowing Daikin to support the wider power grid as needed.
This solar project is one component of Daikin’s sustainability approach, which focuses on reducing environmental impact through clean energy, operational efficiency, and innovative technologies.
Globally, the company is investing in renewable energy sources like solar, improving the efficiency of production facilities, and implementing advanced systems to manage energy and emissions. These efforts support Daikin’s goal to lower greenhouse gas emissions and advance environmental responsibility by 2030.