FISHERS, IN.–( eSolarEnergyNews )–IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced plans to install solar panels atop its future Indianapolis-area store opening Fall 2017 in Fishers, IN. Panel installation will begin later this spring, with completion expected this summer for what will be the largest retail solar rooftop in the State of Indiana. The Fishers store’s 219,000-square-foot solar array will consist of a 1.34 MW system, built with 3,888 panels, and will produce approximately 1,752,845 kWh of electricity annually for the store, the equivalent of reducing 1,358 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) – equal to the emissions of 260 cars or providing electricity for 182 homes yearly (calculating clean energy equivalents at www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator). For the development, design and installation of the new store’s solar power system, IKEA selected REC Solar, a national leader in solar electric design and installation with more than 580 systems built across the U.S. Pepper Construction is building the store that will reflect the same unique architectural design for which IKEA stores are known worldwide. “We are excited about furthering our sustainability commitment and contributing to a low-carbon society with solar panels on this Indianapolis-area store,” said Lars Petersson, IKEA U.S. president. “At IKEA, […]
Latest Articles
22 Large-Scale Solar Energy Projects to Deliver Affordable Electricity to Thousands of Families Across...
Takeaways: The state of New York's 22 large-scale solar and energy storage projects will deliver enough, clean, affordable energy to power over 620 000...
Japan Is Dropping a Gargantuan Turbine Into The Ocean to Harness ‘Limitless’ Energy
Takeaways: Japanese engineers have constructed a turbine that can withstand the ocean's currents to transform its flow into a limitless electricity supply.
The 330-ton...
How Heat Pumps Can Suck 3 to 5 Times More Energy Out Than the...
Takeaways: A heat pump can move 3 to 5 times the heat you put in.
Heat pump technology has been shown to be 300...
The ‘World’s Largest’ Solar Power Storage Project will Displace 1.4M Tons of Coal
Takeaways: Enrique Razon, the Philippines' second-richest person, is building the "world's largest" solar power facility.
The facility will have 2500 to 3500 megawatts of...
Want to Travel More Sustainably? Look to Indigenous Tourism Experiences
Takeaways: Indigenous tourism experiences are becoming increasingly popular for travellers looking to support local communities and protect natural environments.
Indigenous People can share their...
EU Parliament Backs 2035 End Date for Combustion Engine Cars
Takeaways: The European Parliament has voted to phase out combustion engines entirely by 2035.
This is a significant step forward for climate action, air...