Daikin Selects ENGIE to Advance Unified Solar Power Strategy Across Texas
Daikin, a global leader in air conditioning manufacturing, announced a five-year agreement with ENGIE North America to power all of the company's Texas facilities with 100% renewable electricity, including the Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP), home to its largest manufacturing site and North American headquarters.
"This initiative represents a major step forward in aligning our operations with Daikin's long-term sustainability goals," said Mike Knights, Senior Vice President of Procurement at Daikin. "By working with ENGIE, a global leader in the energy transition, we're securing clean electricity for our Texas operations while reinforcing our environmental responsibility goals. The initiative facilitates a transparent, traceable connection between operational energy use and a certified renewable energy source."
Under the agreement, Daikin will source clean electricity from the Impact Solar project in North Texas, which is owned and operated by a third party and has been in commercial operation since 2021. This relationship brings Daikin closer to its goal of making the DTTP a Net Zero Factory by 2030 and supports the company's global Environmental Vision 2050.
"This agreement with Daikin underscores how industry leaders can advance global visions into tangible progress locally," said Anne-Laure Chassanite, CEO of ENGIE Resources. "We're proud to deliver renewable electricity from Impact Solar in support of Daikin's operations in Texas."
This milestone builds on Daikin's recent installation of a solar array at DTTP, which powers the facility's central chiller plant and supports grid integration. Together, these efforts reflect a broader strategy shaped by a two-year collaboration with ForeFront Power to evaluate energy usage, sustainability goals, and procurement planning. The result is a forward-looking approach that advances Daikin's environmental goals while reinforcing its leadership in sustainable manufacturing and corporate responsibility within the HVAC industry.
"Our relationship with Daikin reflects the power of strategic energy planning and competitive solicitation processes to drive meaningful sustainability outcomes," said Dr. Ruben Fontes, CEO of ForeFront Power. "Over the past two years, our Advisory Services team worked closely with Daikin to shape and execute on a comprehensive renewables procurement strategy that aligns with their Net Zero ambitions. We're proud to have played a role in helping Daikin lead the way in responsible manufacturing and renewable energy adoption."
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