BMW reveals solar powered robots

Posted on 29 Jul 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald

BMW announced the completion of the installation of its 3MW rooftop solar array at its Mini factory in Oxford yesterday.

The project is expected to produce enough green energy to power 850 homes. The majority of the power generated will run more than 1,000 robots at the site’s production line. The project, installed by EvoEnergy, features 11,500 260kW solar panels and was completed ahead of schedule in May. EvoEnergy’s projects director Michael Salisbury said: “We…

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