The MAPAL Group has reached an important milestone in terms of sustainability: the largest carport photovoltaic system in the region has been put into operation at the Aalen headquarters. In total, the company has invested over four million euros in the sustainable expansion of the infrastructure at the Aalen site over the last two years.
The conversion of a large employee car park at MAPAL in Aalen is a clear sign of the company’s sustainable development. Three photovoltaic carports, each measuring 74 x 11 metres, were installed there and produce a total output of 500 kW peak solar power. This is the largest system of its kind in East Württemberg.
“We have been working for many years to anchor sustainability at MAPAL worldwide,” emphasises Dr Jochen Kress, President of the MAPAL Group. “Today we can put one result of this endeavour into operation here in Aalen. With the new plant, we are covering part of our electricity consumption and thus relieving some of the strain on the supply networks. Together with the investments in photovoltaic rows on the hall roofs and systems for the ventilation of production units, which ensure energy savings, we have invested over four million euros in the sustainability of the Aalen site.” Another important aspect for the company is benefit the photovoltaic car park represents for its employees: Both electric cars and e-bikes can be charged here.
The PV carpark offers space for a total of 260 cars and 60 bicycles. Currently, 16 parking spaces are equipped with charging facilities, but this can be increased to 180. All bicycle parking spaces have sockets. The majority of the car parks are permeable to water.
