The expansion project of the Subaru manufacturing plant in Lafayette, Indiana, now features a 204-kilowatt solar system installed by Emergent Solar Energy.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) boasts an 820-acre campus with a monthly production capacity of 33,000 vehicles. Long recognized for its leadership in environmental practices, SIA is the first automotive assembly plant in the United States to achieve zero landfill status and has consistently invested in technologies that reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

The new solar energy project continues this tradition, demonstrating how one of Indiana's largest manufacturers places renewable energy at the core of its cost control strategies and environmental aspirations.

Scott Brand, President and Chief Operating Officer of Subaru of Indiana, stated, "The expanded rooftop project completed by Emergent Solar Energy further demonstrates our commitment to continuously reducing our environmental impact. By expanding the use of renewable energy at our facilities, we continue to adopt sustainable technologies to help offset our carbon footprint.". ”

SIA has selected Emergent Solar Energy, headquartered in the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, as its partner for project design and construction. Emergent specializes in providing turnkey solar and energy storage solutions to large manufacturers and agricultural operations across the state.

"Subaru of Indiana Automotive has set the standard for sustainable manufacturing in Indiana and the Midwest. We are honored to realize this vision through a solar energy project that will bring long-term energy savings, reduce emissions, and demonstrate how renewable energy can be seamlessly integrated with advanced manufacturing processes. This project reflects the possibility for industry leaders to take bold steps in addressing the future of carbon emissions," said Jeremy Lipinski, managing partner of Emergent Solar Energy.

Adam Bolen, Project Manager of Emergent Solar Energy, stated, "Executing solar energy installation within a busy manufacturing campus requires rigorous safety deployment and precise coordination. We worked seamlessly with the SIA facilities team to ensure the safe and efficient installation of the array, without disrupting operations. We are very satisfied to see that the system is now providing clean energy to this impressive facility."