Mazda Motor Corporation today began operation of its first solar power generation system.

The system, installed at the Hiroshima plant, has output of 1.1MW of electricity annually.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

Power generated by the solar panels will supply electricity to the entire plant and be used to charge the batteries of all MX-30 EV models produced at the factory, which is Mazda’s main vehicle assembly plant in Japan.

“Moving forward, Mazda will strive to introduce and use green electricity in its efforts to reach carbon neutrality in 2050 to achieve a future where all of us can permanently co-exist with our beautiful earth,” the automaker said in a statement.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Neonode has won the Innovation Award for Driver Monitoring Software for its camera-based, MultiSensing®-powered solution that delivers precise hands-on-wheel detection, regulatory-ready safety performance and low-footprint integration. Discover how Neonode is redefining driver monitoring, UX and compliance for next-generation semi-autonomous vehicles.

Discover the Impact