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Nissan Started the Operation of the Largest Solar Roof in the Netherlands – The Largest Roof in the World.
Nissan Motor Parts Center started the operation of the largest collective solar roof in the Netherlands. The project is a result of the first collaboration between local residents and the automaker Nissan, and is located at a company warehouse in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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A Historic Milestone for the Japanese Company
With the capacity to produce about 70% of the total energy needed annually by the Nissan Motor Parts Center, the installation of the solar roof represents a historic milestone for the company, which aims for greener operations in European countries. Furthermore, the excess energy will be directed to the national energy grid of the country.
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Francisco Carranza, general director of Nissan Energy, states that “Nissan is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our facilities across Europe and we are excited that we can confirm the operation of the solar roof at our parts center in Amsterdam.”
“Amsterdam is one of the most advanced cities in Europe, and we are excited to help the city become cleaner and more efficient in its use of space, energy, and resources, as well as make our operations more sustainable,” commented Koen Maes, general director of Nissan Benelux.
About the Japanese Automaker
Nissan is a global vehicle manufacturer with a complete lineup, selling over 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti, and Datsun brands. In the Fiscal Year 2018, ending in March 2019, the company sold 5.52 million vehicles worldwide, generating revenue of 11.6 trillion yen.
The company has been a partner of the French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. Today, it is the largest automotive partnership in the world, with combined sales of over 10.76 million vehicles in the 2018 calendar year.
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