Daikin Powers North American Headquarters with Solar to Advance Net Zero Goal
Nearly 1-megawatt solar array at Daikin Texas Technology Park advances the company’s long-term sustainability strategy and NetZero 2030 goal
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HOUSTON, Texas – Today, Daikin, a leading global provider of advanced HVAC solutions, has announced
the completion of a nearly 1-megawatt solar power plant at the company’s North American
headquarters near Waller, Texas. This installation at the Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP) will
eliminate an estimated 845 metric tons of carbon emissions annually – equivalent to removing almost
200 average sized passenger vehicles from the road each year.
“Daikin’s unwavering commitment to innovation drives us to continually perfect the air we share. With the launch of this solar project, we’re one step closer to being a NetZero CO2 emission factory by 2030,” said Nathan Walker, Senior Vice President of Environmental Business Development, at Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., “This installation is a significant step in reducing our carbon footprint and underscores our commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability and environmental stewardship.”
The DTTP installation features bifacial solar panels, designed to capture sunlight from both the front and rear sides utilizing direct and reflected ambient sunlight. The solar energy generated from the panels will directly power DTTP’s central chiller plant, which circulates approximately 125,000 gallons of chilled water annually and 75,000 gallons of hot water in the winter months, serving as a backbone for DTTP’s climate control. The solar structure is also designed for grid integration, allowing Daikin to support the wider power grid as needed.
This solar project is one component of Daikin’s sustainability approach, which focuses on reducing environmental impact through clean energy, operational efficiency, and innovative technologies. Globally, the company is investing in renewable energy sources like solar, improving the efficiency of production facilities, and implementing advanced systems to manage energy and emissions. These efforts support Daikin’s goal to lower greenhouse gas emissions and advance environmental responsibility by 2030.
“This milestone represents Daikin’s long-term commitment to reaching our sustainability goals and we will use the learnings and foundations of this investment to continue to build a more energy-efficient and climate-conscious future across all of Daikin’s operations.” said Kurt Heim, Vice President of Environmental Advancement at Daikin.
About Daikin Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL) is a Fortune 1,000 company with more than 98,162 employees worldwide and a leading indoor comfort solutions provider. Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (DNA) is a subsidiary of DIL, providing Daikin, Goodman, Amana® and Quietflex brand products. DNA and its affiliates manufacture heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial and industrial use that are sold via independent HVAC contractors. DNA engineering and manufacturing is located at Daikin Texas Technology Park near Houston, TX. For additional information, visit www.daikincomfort.com.
Daikin Industries has invested over $1 billion in the greater Houston area and is committed to making a lasting impact in the community. Since building a 4.2 million square foot campus in Waller, Texas, Daikin Industries has employed approximately 10,000 people in the region. The company actively works with the local community to help provide low-income homes with advanced air conditioning and heating solutions.
Amana® is a registered trademark of Maytag Corporation or its related companies and is used under license. All rights reserved.
“Daikin’s unwavering commitment to innovation drives us to continually perfect the air we share. With the launch of this solar project, we’re one step closer to being a NetZero CO2 emission factory by 2030,” said Nathan Walker, Senior Vice President of Environmental Business Development, at Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., “This installation is a significant step in reducing our carbon footprint and underscores our commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability and environmental stewardship.”
The DTTP installation features bifacial solar panels, designed to capture sunlight from both the front and rear sides utilizing direct and reflected ambient sunlight. The solar energy generated from the panels will directly power DTTP’s central chiller plant, which circulates approximately 125,000 gallons of chilled water annually and 75,000 gallons of hot water in the winter months, serving as a backbone for DTTP’s climate control. The solar structure is also designed for grid integration, allowing Daikin to support the wider power grid as needed.
This solar project is one component of Daikin’s sustainability approach, which focuses on reducing environmental impact through clean energy, operational efficiency, and innovative technologies. Globally, the company is investing in renewable energy sources like solar, improving the efficiency of production facilities, and implementing advanced systems to manage energy and emissions. These efforts support Daikin’s goal to lower greenhouse gas emissions and advance environmental responsibility by 2030.
“This milestone represents Daikin’s long-term commitment to reaching our sustainability goals and we will use the learnings and foundations of this investment to continue to build a more energy-efficient and climate-conscious future across all of Daikin’s operations.” said Kurt Heim, Vice President of Environmental Advancement at Daikin.
About Daikin Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL) is a Fortune 1,000 company with more than 98,162 employees worldwide and a leading indoor comfort solutions provider. Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (DNA) is a subsidiary of DIL, providing Daikin, Goodman, Amana® and Quietflex brand products. DNA and its affiliates manufacture heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial and industrial use that are sold via independent HVAC contractors. DNA engineering and manufacturing is located at Daikin Texas Technology Park near Houston, TX. For additional information, visit www.daikincomfort.com.
Daikin Industries has invested over $1 billion in the greater Houston area and is committed to making a lasting impact in the community. Since building a 4.2 million square foot campus in Waller, Texas, Daikin Industries has employed approximately 10,000 people in the region. The company actively works with the local community to help provide low-income homes with advanced air conditioning and heating solutions.
Amana® is a registered trademark of Maytag Corporation or its related companies and is used under license. All rights reserved.