Villard Medical - PV on car ports
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230,000 kWp Estimated electricity production annually
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40% Estimated savings generated per year
Customer Needs
Villard Medical is a one of France’s leading company in the design, manufacturing and distribution of medical equipment and furniture for health care facilities. The key drivers behind the project included:
The need to lower the reliance on traditional energy sources and their price fluctuations.
A desire to minimize rising electricity costs for the manufacturing facility. In 2023 Villard Medical’s electricity cost had surged by 20%.
Instability of forecasting and a desire to use clean energy.
A desire to use a local business as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
Thus a cost effective energy solution was required.
The Solution Delivered by Solewa
Through a successful partnership with Solewa, Villard Medical has taken substantial steps toward becoming more sustainable:
Photovoltaic Installations: A total of two solar car ports were designed to be placed at the front and back of the property which totals about 1,150 square meters of coverage.
Energy Efficiency and Savings: The two car ports combined produce 230,000 kWh annually. This has allowed Villard Medical to not be prone to price fluctuations with 65% of their energy being self consumed, which has generated a 40% saving annually for the business.
Environmental Impact: Working with Solewa, Villard medical has been able to improve their environmental credentials, which has helped improve their brand reputation.