Renewable Energy Powers Up Piana
Nonwovens
CARTERSVILLE, Ga., July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Piana Technology, the
442-year-old Italian-made textile company renowned for its
innovations in the fiber and nonwovens markets, has recently
activated an expanded solar panel system at its Nonwovens facility
in Cartersville, Georgia. This
upgrade marks another significant milestone for the company,
enhancing its sustainability efforts and local energy
contributions.
![PIANA TECHNOLOGY'S NEWLY EXPANDED SOLAR POWER SYSTEM REDUCES ITS ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY 70% WHILE ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO THE LOCAL ENERGY SUPPLY PIANA TECHNOLOGY'S NEWLY EXPANDED SOLAR POWER SYSTEM REDUCES ITS ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY 70% WHILE ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO THE LOCAL ENERGY SUPPLY](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2465460/Solar_Panels_Black_L.jpg)
The new expanded photovoltaic (PV) system has been operational
since Saturday, July 13, 2024. With
this upgrade, Piana Technology's grid electricity consumption is
now offset by up to 70%. Any solar overproduction is fed back into
the city's grid, contributing to the local energy supply. The
expanded system adds an extra 622,600 kWh per year to the
facility's production capability, resulting in a total of 1,244,800
kWh of solar energy produced annually. This will enable the company
to avoid an additional 460 tons of CO2 emissions per year,
equivalent to the carbon sequestration of 125 acres of trees.
Piana Technology collaborated with Southern View Energy, a local
solar electrical design and installation company, to bring this
project to fruition. Their careful design and construction of this
project was a huge boon towards the company's sustainability
initiatives.
Andrea Piana, CEO of Piana
Technology, highlighted the significance of this achievement: "The
installation of our expanded solar panel system underscores our
enduring commitment to sustainability and innovation. This project
not only advances our environmental goals but also strengthens our
relationship with our community by contributing to local energy
production."
Silvia Galasso, EVP of
Piana Sleep, commented: "This
initiative is vital for Piana
Sleep's sustainability vision. Our V/Smart nonwoven fiber,
produced at this facility, comprises about 50% of our products.
Using renewable energy in our production process is in line with
our dedication to creating environmentally responsible and
high-quality products."
To learn more about Piana Technology's sustainable innovations
visit: www.piana.tech.
About Piana Technology
The Piana family's roots began
in the textile business in 1582 in Biella, Italy, evolving over centuries to develop
innovative solutions in the industry, starting with traditional
textile dyeing in 1950 and opening their first American factory in
Cartersville, Georgia in 1995.
Today, Piana Technology is a multinational company addressing
common problems with unique solutions in nonwovens, digital
printing, and fiber treatments. Piana provides the hidden
technology behind many everyday consumer products—from automotive
to home furnishings—replacing conventional materials with socially
and environmentally responsible technologies.
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