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Discover how our company is committed to sustainable energy and CO2 reduction, and how we are reducing our electricity consumption. Jorrit Peeters, Maintenance & Facilities Manager at ETAP, shares insights on why solar energy is essential for ETAP and society at large.
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While the Science Based Targets initiative prescribes a 50% reduction, ETAP is going a step further with a bold plan to reduce emissions by a staggering 55% by 2025.
An important step is expanding our solar energy system to 4080 panels, which will increase our energy output by an impressive 236%. This means that by 2025, we will be able to generate a peak power of 2025 kilowatts from alternative energy sources. On sunny days, we will be able to produce all of our electricity ourselves, eliminating our dependence on fossil fuels.
Solar energy is an important topic for both ETAP and society because it is a renewable energy source that helps reduce our dependence on finite fossil fuels, which contribute to climate change. It offers numerous benefits, such as:
Photovoltaic panels generate electricity by harnessing the power of the sun, without emitting harmful substances. This means that solar energy can be used as an alternative to energy generated from fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
By doing so, we can significantly reduce our ecological footprint and contribute to a decrease in overall CO2 emissions. Photovoltaic panels are a renewable energy source that can help us transition to a low-carbon future.
A project of this magnitude always comes with challenges. Some of these challenges are common to all renewable energy projects, while others are specific to the project at ETAP.
We need to start with ourselves. First and foremost, we must examine how we can minimize our own CO2 footprint as much as possible. We are aware that resources are not unlimited, but we will do this as quickly and effectively as possible within our means. We have committed ourselves to a highly ambitious 55% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025 and will do everything in our power to achieve that target.
I also believe that we should lead the way in the transition to a low-carbon future. We can do more than just focus on ourselves.
A great example of this is that ETAP, together with other members of the Malle Business Park, has committed to a project aimed at sharing or selling locally generated energy. Ultimately, this would make the business park almost self-sufficient in terms of electricity, which would have a significant impact on the environment. Since this is still in its early stages in terms of technology and legislation, it will have to proceed gradually. However, nothing ventured, nothing gained! With initiatives like this, we will try to make our contribution.