UD Trucks Thailand has completed the installation of 1,850 solar panels at its factory in Samut Prakan, located on the outskirts of Bangkok. This collaboration with Berkeley Energy Commercial Industry Solutions (BECIS) will provide 1,477 MWh of renewable electricity every year. It will reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 16%, or roughly 700 tons CO2 per year. The solar rooftop has the capacity to provide up to 25% of the electricity used at the plant.
With the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, UD Trucks is lowering its carbon footprint by actively using renewable energy sources. In addition to the solar roof project, the Samut Prakan factory has invested in initiatives focused on zero waste to landfill, 100% waste recycling and reducing energy consumption.
Yoshiyuki Kobayashi, Head of UD Trucks Operations Bangkok, said:
“This is the first UD Trucks factory to install solar panels on such a scale. Our commitment towards sustainability and great collaboration with partners have been instrumental in achieving this key milestone. By utilizing environmentally sustainable technologies at our production facilities, we will significantly contribute to Isuzu Group’s target of a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, compared to 2013.”
Ugo Bernal, Director of Commercial Solutions BECIS Thailand, said:
“It was my pleasure to participate at the UD Trucks’ launch of the 1 MWp Solar PV rooftop facility. This facility will generate yearly savings of around 700 tons of carbon dioxide along with high financial savings on the tariff per kWh below the grid price. BECIS is delighted to support UD Trucks in its carbon neutrality journey. The logistics sector is currently at the forefront of global sustainability efforts. Through this project, UD Trucks provides a leadership example on sustainability that the automotive industry should embrace.”
UD Trucks is committed to making life better through sustainable transport solutions. Partnerships such as this project with BECIS, will play a key role in reducing environmental impacts across the entire value chain.
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UD Trucks is a leading Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider, active in more than 60 countries on all continents. Since its inception in 1935, the company has been an innovation leader with a clear vision to provide the trucks and services the world needs today.
The company is committed to go the extra mile for smart logistics with the most dependable solutions for demanding customers. To best support across applications and geographies, UD Trucks offers a full range of heavy-duty trucks - Quon and Quester, medium duty trucks - Condor and Croner, and light-duty trucks - Kazet and Kuzer, as well as associated operational and financial services.
UD Trucks is a proud member of Isuzu Group.
