Bavaria's Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger is increased to the printing machine manufacturer's Canon in Poing on the roof: to visit the new, large photovoltaic system.

Poing – Stefan Speer became, in March, twice a father, he says: for one, in real, with the birth of his first son; on the other, symbolically, with the commissioning of the huge photovoltaic plant, the printing machine manufacturer's Canon (formerly Océ) in Poing. There, the spear is one of the staff who have accompanied the project leader and implemented. Five hall roofs have been built from the fall of 2019, a total of 4842 modules, with a total capacity of 1.5 megawatts peak. Thus, a considerable part of the own electricity consumption could be covered, so spear. On Tuesday at 15: 45 there were exactly 21 per cent, as a Live-view panel displayed in the event hall of the Canon.

Poing: Largest photovoltaic system of its kind

Since March, the plant is in the Region of one of the largest of its kind in operation. On Tuesday, she was officially presented – this was specifically, the Bavarian Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger (Free voters) to Poing. He described in his short speech, the plant as "a showpiece", which is a "shining example for all of the great roof". Not only in Bavaria, but "in Germany, Europe and worldwide," said Aiwanger.

Poing: a role model for others

Because of this photovoltaic system can be a Motivation for other companies to implement on commercial roofs, just such a project. And because it is a contribution to the Saving of agricultural land, on which a number of large photovoltaic plants would be built. "It must have priority, that we use for such installations, roofs," said Aiwanger. Many traders, however, would still hold back because you fear that it is reindeer and/or that the building substance of the roof will not stand for such a facility.

economy Minister Aiwanger full of praise

In the case of Canon, you've heard these concerns at the beginning, reported the employees responsible Stefan javelin and Harald Metzger (energy Manager at the Canon site Poing). However, after thorough investigations, it was clear that the investment is profitable, and on the roofs is possible though you are already 33 years old.

Poing: Canon invested 1.3 million Euro.

Almost 1.3 million euros, Canon according to the information provided in the photovoltaic project invested. The contract for the Installation of the international top of the range printing machines manufacturer, Canon was granted to the local power supply company of the district of Ebersberg, the boar plant.

project despite initial concerns

During Installation, you do not have been aware of the complete roof surface of a total of 32.500 (five halls, a 6500 square meters), with modules, but in-between distance is kept. To get especially in the Winter with a snow blower the snow from the roofs, like a spear, and the butcher explained. Of economy is impressed Minister Aiwanger, because pragmatic thinking had been. "Thank you for your work", he cried to the leaders in his greeting almost in friendship: "Here, you can experience the energy transition par excellence, a living example of that!"