TOKYO, Oct 7, 2022 – (ANTARA/JCN Newswire) – PT Hitachi Astemo Bekasi Manufacturing, located in Bekasi, West Java, Republic of Indonesia, a group company of Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., held a ceremony in inauguration for the roof-mounted solar power generation facility today, October 7.
To help the Hitachi Group achieve carbon neutrality in its business and production activities by fiscal 2030, Hitachi Astemo Bekasi has introduced an off-balance sheet, solar power generation scheme in which the company does not own the solar power generation equipment installed in the plant, and instead pays for the electricity it consumes based on the amount it generates.
In accordance with this scheme, the solar panels will start by generating 1,248 kW of electricity, and are expected to generate up to approx.1,600 MWh per year by 2022, aiming to reduce emissions by approximately 1,200t-CO2 per year .
Hitachi Astemo contributes to reducing the impact on the environment through the use of renewable energy, the continuous promotion of energy conservation, as well as through the expansion of its electrified products and other businesses.
Hitachi Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through its strategic business portfolio, which includes Powertrain & Safety Systems business, Chassis business, Motorcycle business, Software business and Aftermarket. Aiming for a better environment around the world and growing around the pillars of “green,” “digital,” and “innovation,” we will provide more efficient internal combustion engine systems ; power systems that reduce emissions; autonomous driving for better safety and comfort; advanced driver assistance systems; and advanced chassis systems. Through such advanced mobility solutions, we can contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and provide additional corporate value for our customers.
