Adairsville, GA \u2013 Yanmar America has taken a major step toward its sustainability goals with the installation of 914 high-efficiency solar panels at its headquarters in Adairsville, Georgia. As of March 25, the solar array is fully operational, following successful testing by Georgia Power. This solar array will reduce the facility\u2019s reliance on non-renewable power sources and lower the company\u2019s carbon footprint in line with the Yanmar Green Challenge 2050 goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis solar investment is our first step toward reducing our carbon footprint,\u201d said Yanmar America President, Jeff Albright. \u201cOur commitment to the community and our employees is to be good stewards of the environment and leaders in achieving a zero-carbon footprint.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yanmar Green Challenge 2050: A Vision for Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n Sustainability has always been a cornerstone of Yanmar\u2019s mission. For over a century, the company has developed innovative technologies to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste. This commitment extends beyond individual products and services to encompass Yanmar\u2019s broader vision for a sustainable future. To meet the challenges of becoming an ecological footprint-free, GHG-free corporation based on recycled resources, Yanmar has launched the Green Challenge 2050.<\/p>\n This sustainability strategy revolves around three main objectives:<\/p>\n These goals drive Yanmar\u2019s investments in advanced technologies, global collaboration, and sustainable transformation across its operations and products. Each initiative under the Green Challenge 2050 targets specific sustainability challenges to ensure Yanmar\u2019s continued leadership in the global push for decarbonization.<\/p>\n A Broader Commitment to Renewable Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n The solar panel installation in Adairsville is just one example of Yanmar\u2019s broader commitment to renewable energy. Similar initiatives are underway at other Yanmar facilities worldwide, including Yanmar Engine Manufacturing India, Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe, and Yanmar Europe, the Group\u2019s European headquarters. Each installation plays a vital role in decarbonizing Yanmar\u2019s operations while showcasing the scalability of renewable energy solutions across industries and regions.<\/p>\n Beyond solar energy, Yanmar is exploring additional renewable energy sources such as advanced energy storage systems and energy management technologies to optimize energy consumption across its facilities. These efforts ensure Yanmar remains at the forefront of sustainable innovation.<\/p>\n The solar project at Yanmar America highlights Yanmar\u2019s drive to create a more sustainable future. With ongoing investments in clean energy and resource recycling, Yanmar continues to lead by example in balancing industrial progress with environmental stewardship. Through initiatives like this, Yanmar reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable future for its customers, communities, and the planet.<\/p>\n Video of solar panel installation: https:\/\/youtu.be\/mP1gftUivUg?si=mIxEvC8eMGras6d5<\/a><\/p>\n The post Yanmar America Advances Sustainability Efforts with Solar Panel Installation<\/a> first appeared on Informed Infrastructure<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Adairsville, GA \u2013 Yanmar America has taken a major step toward its sustainability goals with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5588"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5588"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5589,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5588\/revisions\/5589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n