Renault Creates World's Largest Photovoltaic Network in the Auto Industry to Park its Cars Under
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Renault Creates World's Largest Photovoltaic Network in the Auto Industry to Park its Cars Under



Renault is killing two birds with one stone with the creation of what it calls, "the world's largest photovoltaic system in the auto industry", as it will not only serve to produce electricity, but will also protect new vehicles from the elements of nature before they leave plants.

The carmaker is introducing some 40 hectares or 400,000 square meters (equal to 60 football fields) of photovoltaic panels simultaneously at six of its French production sites in Douai, Maubeuge, Flins, Batilly, Sandouville and Cléon, at delivery and shipping centers as well as employee parking areas.

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