Global air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has entered into a five-year agreement with ENGIE North America to power all the company’s Texas facilities with 100% renewable energy, including the Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP), its largest manufacturing site and North American headquarters.
Daikin will source the energy from the Impact Solar project in North Texas, which has been in commercial operation since 2021.
The company recently installed a solar array at DTTP, which provides power to the facility’s central chiller plant and supports grid integration.
Together, these efforts are part of Daikin’s larger strategy of advancing its environmental goals and reinforcing its leadership in sustainable manufacturing by evaluating energy usage and procurement planning.
This latest move brings Daikin closer to its goal of making the DTTP a Net Zero Factory by 2030 and supports its global Enviornmental Vision 2050.
“This initiative represents a major step forward in aligning our operations with Daikin’s long-term sustainability goals,” said Mike Knights, Senior Vice President of Procurement at Daikin, in a statement. “By working with ENGIE, a global leader in the energy transition, we’re securing clean electricity for our Texas operations while reinforcing our environmental responsibility goals. The initiative facilitates a transparent, traceable connection between operational energy use and a certified renewable energy source.”
Anne-Laure Chassanite, CEO of ENGIE Resources, added, “This agreement with Daikin underscores how industry leaders can advance global visions into tangible progress locally. We’re proud to deliver renewable electricity from Impact Solar in support of Daikin’s operations in Texas.”
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