Tesla Giga Berlin has started preparations for a massive installation of solar panels on the factory roof as the company is dedicated to using sustainable energy to produce environmentally friendly vehicles. The first installations of solar panels at Giga Berlin were seen in April 2022, and the company has continued to install more, covering almost the entire roof surface of the factory. The fasteners and structures that will hold the solar panels have been installed over almost the entire Body in White Shop and Casting Shop.
Tesla has always aimed to expedite the world’s transition from a hydrocarbon economy to a solar electric economy, and the installation of solar panels at Giga Berlin is a step towards this goal. The company had planned from the beginning for Giga Berlin to be a sustainable factory, powered by solar energy and windmills, which are located close to the factory. The manufacturer has stated that the factory will have a solar roof and aims to use renewable electricity to help Germany and Brandenburg achieve its renewable energy goals.
The impressive number of solar panels installed at Giga Berlin can supply a large amount of electricity to the factory’s electrical grid. Although no energy storage has been installed outside yet, a Powerpack was spotted near the building during the equipment installation phase, indicating that Tesla may have plans to deploy batteries in the future to partially power the factory even at night.
In conclusion, Tesla is making great progress in its mission to make Giga Berlin a sustainable enterprise, powered by renewable energy sources. The massive deployment of solar panels on the factory roof is a testament to the company’s commitment to using sustainable energy and reducing its carbon footprint.