Bosch Rexroth South Africa has partnered with solar energy company Green Wave for a large solar panel project
The project is designed to assist with reduction in power consumption at the company’s 16, 000 sq m facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The solar panels were installed to reduce municipal energy usage and lower the company’s carbon footprint. The solar yield for this installation is predicted to reach 598 MWh in year one and 5, 743 MWh within 10 years. This equates to the carbon dioxide that would be absorbed by 26, 000 trees over 10 years. This installation will assist with the cost reduction in power consumption at the six companies based within the facility Bosch Rexroth SA, Hytec SA, Tectra Automation, Hytec Services Africa, Hägglunds and HYSA.
“We look forward to a solar-powered future for Bosch Rexroth South Africa. Renewable energy is already becoming a familiar part of our lives. Innovation in this area will continue to drive new applications of solar energy technologies to improve our daily lives and help power a cleaner world - and is another example of how Bosch Rexroth SA continues to drive Africa forward,” said Dean Victor, facilities manager, Bosch Rexroth South Africa.
Using a flush mount design, the panels are attached to the roof. The layout allows for easy panel maintenance and an aesthetically pleasing, neat appearance.
