Future IKEA Norfolk to be equipped with Hampton Roads’ largest solar rooftop array and EV charging stations
24 Janeiro 2019 - 11:05AM
Business Wire
IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today
announced that its future Norfolk store will be equipped with solar
panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations when it opens
Spring 2019 in Norfolk, VA.
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Future IKEA Norfolk to be equipped with
Hampton Roads’ largest solar rooftop array and EV charging
stations. (Photo: Business Wire)
IKEA Norfolk will feature a 180,000-square-foot solar array,
which will consist of a 1.26 MW system, built with 3,654 panels,
and produce approximately 1,743,000 kWh of electricity annually for
the store, the equivalent of reducing 1,233 metric tons of carbon
dioxide (CO2) – equal to the emissions of 262 cars or providing
electricity for 215 homes yearly (calculating clean energy
equivalents
at www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator).
For the development, design and installation of the new store’s
solar power system, IKEA selected REC Solar, a national leader in
solar electric design and installation with more than 580 systems
built across the U.S.
In addition, the store will have three Blink® electric
vehicle charging stations. This initiative reflects the continued
partnership between IKEA and Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ:BLNK,
BLNKW) a leading owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle
(EV) charging station products and networked EV charging services
with thousands of public charging stations in the U.S. There are
currently Blink EV charging units at 34 IKEA stores in the U.S.
“We are excited to further our sustainability commitment with
the installation of the largest solar rooftop array in the area and
EV charging stations at our future IKEA Norfolk store,” said Lisa
Davis, Sustainability Manager, IKEA U.S. “At IKEA, we want to have
a positive impact on people and the planet, and these investments
support our objectives to reduce our emissions and achieve energy
independence by 2020.”
This installation will represent the 56th solar project for
IKEA in the U.S., and contribute to the company’s solar presence
atop nearly 90% of its U.S. locations, with a total generation of
more than 56 MW. IKEA owns and operates each of its solar PV energy
systems atop its buildings – as opposed to a solar lease or PPA
(power purchase agreement) – and globally has allocated $2.5
billion to invest in renewable energy through 2020, reinforcing its
confidence and investment in solar photovoltaic technology.
Consistent with the goal of being energy independent by 2020, IKEA
has installed more than 750,000 solar panels on buildings across
the world and owns approximately 441 wind turbines, including 104
in the U.S.
To charge an EV at the future IKEA Norfolk, drivers can tap
their Blink InCard (RFID card) to the reader below the screen,
initiate the session directly from the Blink Mobile application, or
use a guest code provided via the Blink Mobile
app, www.BlinkCode.com, or Blink Customer Support
(888-998-2546). Once the session is initiated, drivers can shop and
eat at their leisure in the IKEA store while their vehicle is
charging. EV drivers can become a Blink member for free and
typically receive discounted charging fees at thousands of Blink
units. More information about how to use the Blink EV charging
stations and how to become a Blink Member is available
at blinkcharging.com.
Drawing from its Swedish heritage and respect of nature, IKEA
believes it can do good business while minimizing impacts on the
environment. Globally, IKEA evaluates locations regularly for
conservation opportunities, integrates innovative materials into
product design, works to maintain sustainable resources, and
flat-packs goods for efficient distribution. Specific U.S.
sustainability efforts include: recycling waste material;
incorporating environmental measures into the actual buildings with
energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems, recycled construction
materials, skylights in warehouse areas, and water-conserving
restrooms; and operationally, eliminating plastic bags from the
check-out process, and selling only LED bulbs.
The future 331,000-square-foot IKEA Norfolk store will be built
on 19 acres on the northwestern corner of Interstate 64 and
Northampton Boulevard. IKEA Norfolk will feature nearly 10,000
exclusively designed items, 50 inspirational room settings, three
model home interiors, a supervised children’s play area and a
450-seat restaurant serving traditional Swedish and American fare
including IKEA meatballs.
About IKEA
Since its 1943 founding in Sweden, IKEA has offered home
furnishings of good design and function at low prices. The IKEA
Group operates 367 IKEA stores in 30 countries, including 48 in the
U.S. IKEA incorporates sustainability into day-to-day business and
supports initiatives that benefit children and the environment. For
more information,
see IKEA-USA.com, @IKEAUSANews, @IKEAUSA or
IKEAUSA
on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.
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