Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is investing R100 million ($5.35 million USD) in a solar PV installation with 22,847 solar panels at its East London manufacturing plant. This installation will be part of the second phase of MBSA’s pursuit towards net-carbon-neutral manufacturing. The first phase of the 3,692 PV solar panel installation was completed in 2022 and provided 2 MWp (megawatts peak). The latest PV installation will cover an additional five rooftops of the East London Plant with 22,847 solar panels, expanding the manufacturing plant’s footprint by a further 12.6 MWp. Combined, the total solar photovoltaic size will be approximately 26,539 solar panels, equating to 14.6 MW peak — a peak in line with the East London plant’s maximum demand during any production day. The annual generation of the completed system will contribute to an estimated 20% of the East London…
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