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Walmart’s considerable solar energy achievement

And The Solar Lights All Went On In Massachusetts* (Walmarts) Renewable Energy News 16 MAY, 2012 |  by Energy Matters Various sources are reporting the world’s largest retailer, Walmart, will be partially powering half of its Massachusetts stores with solar energy very soon.

27 of its Massachusetts stores will have solar panel arrays installed by 2014, representing a total capacity of 10 megawatts. Walmart director of energy, David Ozment, said he expects the solar power systems to produce enough electricity to provide 10-15 percent of each store’s energy requirements….  The systems add to Walmart’s already significant on-site renewable energy portfolio. As of last month, the company had 115 rooftop solar arrays in seven countries, collectively generating 71 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually.

In California, nearly 75% of Walmart-owned locations will have commercial solar power installations by the end of next year.

In April, Walmart announced it is utilising 1.1 billion kilowatt hours of electricity from US renewable energy sources annually; representing approximately 22% of the electricity consumed by the company’s buildings globally. Walmart aims to be powered by 100% renewables….  The systems add to Walmart’s already significant on-site renewable energy portfolio. As of last month, the company had 115 rooftop solar arrays in seven countries, collectively generating 71 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually.

In California, nearly 75% of Walmart-owned locations will have commercial solar power installations by the end of next year.

In April, Walmart announced it is utilising 1.1 billion kilowatt hours of electricity from US renewable energy sources annually; representing approximately 22% of the electricity consumed by the company’s buildings globally. Walmart aims to be powered by 100% renewables.

May 17, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | decentralised, USA