Solar revolution in Halle: Storck relies on environmentally friendly energy!

Solar revolution in Halle: Storck relies on environmentally friendly energy!

In Halle, preparations for an innovative project by the confectionery manufacturer Storck begin. Smaller trees are felled on the employee parking spaces along Margarethe-Windthorst-Straße and shrubs are cut back. These measures are necessary to create space for photovoltaic systems that are supposed to serve as solar carports. However, such work may only be carried out between October and February in accordance with the Federal Nature Conservation Act to protect breeding birds.

The project includes the roofing of the larger parking lot P2, which has around 600 parking spaces, and the P3 parking lot with around 200 parking spaces. Two access to Margarethe-Windthorst-Straße will be set up and an additional access is built. The new photovoltaic systems have the potential to generate up to 2,000 megawatt hours of electricity annually, which corresponds to saving around 760 tons of CO2 - this corresponds to the average annual consumption of around 700 households. This sustainability initiative underlines the commitment of Storck to constantly cover the need for electricity through innovative technologies.

sustainability through renewable energies

The importance of renewable energies to reduce CO2 emissions is larger than ever. According to energiehute.com , climate change has made the increased use of such technologies necessary. Photovoltaics have already achieved significant success in saving CO2, but the full potential remains unmatched. The switch to renewable energies is crucial for climate protection.

The photovoltaic system of Storck is equipped with a total of 5,000 solar modules that achieve a maximum output of up to 450 watt peak. With these solar carports, Storck's electricity production is even tripled, since the company already operates four existing photovoltaic systems on its building roofs, which generate 1,000 megawatt hours a year. In addition, three other roof systems are planned in 2025.

The installation of the solar modules should be completed by spring 2026. The PV modules are installed with a slight tendency to maximize energy generation and thus make an even higher contribution to relieving the environment.

goals in the context of climate change

Storck pursues the goal of covering more than 50 percent of its own electricity consumption by self -generated electricity by 2030. This initiative fits in the broader context, which the Action group renewable energies statistics (AGEE-Stat) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. Particular attention applies to the economic effects and the avoidance of emissions through renewable energies.

The CO2 emissions in Germany have decreased from 366 million tons in 1990 to 219 million tons in 2021. With current developments in photovoltaics, the trend is positive and is further promoted by state support and growing awareness of the problem of climate change.