ENVIRIA Blog: Solar knowledge for companies

Wondering which photovoltaic myths are true? Do you ask yourself what the differences between buying a photovoltaic system and renting solar power are? Or which ecological corporate goals should be on your agenda as a company? In our ENVIRIA blog, we regularly provide useful knowledge and new articles on solar topics – from roof requirements and planning steps through to electromobility. 

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ESG
Supply Chain Act – What SMEs need to consider in 2024

The introduction of the Supply Chain Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz, LKSG) by the German government marks a crucial step towards sustainable business practices, having an impact particularly on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in complex supply chains. SMEs are now confronted with the task of navigating these new regulations, as larger companies – bound by legal obligations to maintain ethically sound supply chains – often exert pressure on smaller enterprises.

Jan Brendel

Content Manager

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PV guide
5 advantages of electromobility for businesses, real estate and vehicle fleets: How companies benefit from e-charging solutions with photovoltaics

The introduction of electromobility in companies and businesses not only brings environmental benefits, but also has a positive impact on economic and social aspects as well as the fulfillment of ESG goals. Charging employee vehicles or the vehicle fleets easily and conveniently during longer downtimes is environmentally friendly. Costs can be saved by smart control of the power supply.

Jan Brendel

Content Manager

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PV guide
12 photovoltaic myths explained: What is actually true?

Large corporate rooftops are the beacons of hope for the energy transition, as they harbor essential and often untapped potential for green energy production. Nevertheless, solar power plants on company roofs are a rarity in Germany, despite their many benefits for companies. The reasons for the skepticism? On the one hand, the widespread media reporting and, on the other, many prevailing photovoltaic myths.

Jan Brendel

Content Manager

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PV guide
7 typical mistakes when planning photovoltaic systems: Pitfalls on the way to self-sufficient power generation and how to avoid them

If you have decided to install a photovoltaic system, you have already taken the first step towards green energy and sustainable power generation. But what happens next? Planning and installing a photovoltaic system require time and expertise. In the following blog post, you will find out what pitfalls lurk when planning a PV system – and how to avoid them.

Tatjana Müller, Content Managerin bei ENVIRIA, steht vor bunter Wand mit ENVIRIA-Logo.

Tatjana Müller

Content Manager

Press release
Press release: ENVIRIA and bauwo jointly accelerate sustainability in logistics real estate

The 360-degree solar service provider ENVIRIA and the real estate developer bauwo have launched a cooperation to accelerate the sustainable transformation of logistics properties. The two companies are realizing two large photovoltaic roof systems in the Greven and Berkhof logistics parks, which together will produce over 6.5 million kilowatt hours of green electricity annually and thus make a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions.

Alexandra Siokou

Alexandra Siokou

Author

Press release
Press release: Deutsche Asphalt switches to solar power with ENVIRIA

Deutsche Asphalt, a STRABAG AG company, will work with solar startup ENVIRIA to install a photovoltaic system on the 2,000-square-meter roof of its asphalt mixing plant in Büttelborn. The plant is expected to produce more than 310,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually, covering more than 20 percent of consumption at the site. Work is already in progress at full speed. The connection to the grid and the commissioning are planned for autumn this year.

Alexandra Siokou

Alexandra Siokou

Author

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