Novi’s Lineage Logistics, the world’s largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, ranked fifth for on-site solar adoption and 22nd overall for total solar adoption in the U.S., according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Solar Means Business 2022 report.
The Solar Means Business Report tracks commercial solar installations, detailing how major corporations are using solar energy in the U.S. Capturing more than 70 percent of all U.S. commercial solar capacity through June 2022, this year’s report revealed American companies are installing record-levels of solar power in their operations, accounting for 14 percent of all installed solar capacity in America. The rankings in the report distinguish companies that physically install solar panels from those that purchase off site.
“With over 400 strategic locations worldwide, we continue to explore solutions to help mitigate the impact of our operations on the environment and reduce our energy consumption,” says Chris Thurston, director of energy and sustainability at Lineage Logistics. “The adoption of solar energy has been a central part of this strategy. Given our position within the global food ecosystem, we are pleased to be recognized for our commitment to improve our energy efficiency across and support the decarbonization efforts of the global food supply chain.”
Installing solar throughout its network of facilities is only the beginning of Lineage’s plan to decarbonize its operations. To date, the company’s solar projects offset 40 percent of a site’s total energy usage, which is equivalent to generating energy for roughly 12,000 homes per year. While the SEIA report only focuses on the U.S., Lineage continues to grow its solar portfolio globally with more than 20 projects spanning North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Findings from this year’s report revealed that U.S. businesses have installed nearly 19 gigawatts (GW) of on-site and off-site solar capacity, which is double the 9.4 GW installed through 2019. This growth is attributed to the expansion of off-site corporate solar usage, which now represents 55 percent of all commercial solar use.
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