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december 18, 2018 - Nissan

Nissan switches on largest collective solar roof in the Netherlands


  • Installed at Nissan Motor Parts Center in Amsterdam, the solar roof produces enough renewable energy to power 900 homes and saves 1.17 million kilograms of CO2 per annum
  • The solar roof has the ability to produce almost 70% of the facility's annual energy needs
  • The project is part funded through a national crowdfunding scheme, representing the first major collaboration between residents and Nissan

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – Nissan has today confirmed the switch-on of the largest collective solar roof in the Netherlands at its facility in Amsterdam.

Installed on the roof of Nissan Motor Parts Center (NMPC) located in the country's capital, the solar roof consists of almost 9,000 photo-voltaic panels and produces enough renewable electricity annually to power up to 900 households. It will also significantly reduce the facility's CO2 output and in total, it is estimated that the solar roof will save 1.17 million kilograms of CO2 per annum.

With the ability to produce almost 70% of NMPC's annual energy, the installation of this immense solar roof represents a significant milestone as Nissan strives to make its operations more sustainable across Europe. Additionally, energy generated by some of the panels will be fed directly in to the country's national grid.

Francisco Carranza, Managing Director, Nissan Energy said: "Nissan is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our facilities across Europe and we are delighted that we can today confirm the switch-on of the solar roof at our parts centre in Amsterdam.

"Investing in and integrating new energy solutions is a cornerstone of Nissan Intelligent Mobility and this project is a clear demonstration that we not only strive to transform the way you drive, but also the way you live."

The project is the result of the first major collaboration between residents and a company, with part of the project financed through a national crowdfunding scheme.

Koen Maes, Managing Director, Nissan Benelux: "Amsterdam is one of the most forward-thinking cities in Europe and we're excited to be able to help the city make clever and efficient use of space, energy and resources while making our own operations much more sustainable."

Following the success of this project, NMPC is now considering the next phase of projects to further reduce the facility's environmental footprint.

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About Nissan in Europe 
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 660,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular electric vehicle. Pursuing a goal of zero emissions and zero fatalities on the road, Nissan is leading the field with its vision of Intelligent Mobility. Designed to guide Nissan's product and technology pipeline, this 360 degree approach to the future of mobility will anchor critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe.
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About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2017, the company sold 5.77 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.9 trillion yen. On April 1, 2017, the company embarked on Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, a six-year plan targeting a 30% increase in annualized revenues to 16.5 trillion yen by the end of fiscal 2022, along with cumulative free cash flow of 2.5 trillion yen. As part of Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, the company plans to extend its leadership in electric vehicles, symbolized by the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500 and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999. In 2016, Nissan acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi is today the world's largest automotive partnership, with combined sales of more than 10.6 million vehicles in calendar year 2017.

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Kayleigh Edwards
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