Volkswagen Group Africa Completes Second Phase Of Solar Project: Kariega Factory Now Has 5.2MWp Of Onsite Solar - CleanTechnica

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has completed the second phase of its solar photovoltaic (PV) carport project at the Kariega manufacturing plant in South Africa, bringing the total onsite solar capacity to 5.2 MWp. This installation, comprising over 9,200 solar panels, is expected to generate approximately 7,125 MWh of clean energy annually. The project began in 2022 as part of VWGA’s long-term strategy to transition toward renewable energy and carbon-neutral production, with a total investment of R90 million, including R35 million for the second phase alone. The solar infrastructure is located in the employee car park and service center, underscoring VWGA’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing. The Kariega plant is notable for being the only Volkswagen facility exporting the Polo model to more than 30 countries across Europe and the Asia-Pacific since July 2024. The Polo is South Africa’s most exported car, with over two million units produced at Kariega since production