Currently, the total annual output of the facility is approximately 427,500 kWh, which covers over 110% of the facilities annual usage, allowing the solar array to send excess energy to the renewable power grid.
Nokian Tyres marketing director Hans Dyhrman said: “We continuously work to protect the planet and want to ensure we are doing everything possible to contribute to our long-term work towards environmental sustainability.
“Not only will this project contribute to keeping business costs at a minimum, but it will assist in our efforts to generate clean and renewable energy.”
Nokian Tyres sustainability goals for 2020 includes a significant reduction of rolling resistance in products, cutting C02 emissions from production by 20% and auditing all of its natural rubber products.
The Vermont warehouse currently holds around 350,000 passenger car tires.
Source: Company Press Release
