Green Electricity Generated On-Site for the Automobile Plant

Renewable Energy Green Electricity Generated On-Site for the Automobile Plant

2026-09-30 By Thomas Günnel | Translated by AI 4 min Reading Time

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Solar panels on factory roofs, their own wind farms in the surrounding area, and battery storage systems as a buffer: Manufacturers and automotive suppliers are restructuring their energy supply—primarily to ensure predictable electricity prices.

At its plant in Zaragoza, Spain, Stellantis draws energy from a hybrid energy portfolio. Solar and wind power are expected to cover about 80 percent of the plant’s local electricity needs.(Image: Stellantis) — At its plant in Zaragoza, Spain, Stellantis draws energy from a hybrid energy portfolio. Solar and wind power are expected to cover about 80 percent of the plant’s local electricity needs.
(Image: Stellantis)

The largest BMW plant in Europe has an additional power plant—on its roof. On the roof of the production hall in Dingolfing, Lower Bavaria (Germany), project developer Sunrock has commissioned a rooftop photovoltaic system with a peak capacity of 10.9 megawatts. Area covered: approximately 100,000 square meters (1.08 million square feet). Annual output exceeds ten gigawatt-hours. The electricity flows directly into the plant’s power grid.

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