Walmart going solar in some new stores
Walmart is serious about some green initiatives. The company has received a lot of heat for not being envirinmentally friendly. But even they know its good publicity to be green. Plus it can save them many dollars.
Walmart has added 5 stores with solar power that now total 20. They include some Sam’s Clubs, Walmarts and distribution centers in Hawaii and California. The latest 5 are going to be in Puerto Rico.
The solar systems will be built by SunEdison which is North America’s largest solar energy services provider. They build the systems and operate them and sell the generated solar power to Walmart.
Solar will provide 25 to 35 percent of electrical needs in these big box buildings.
Via Donklephant.
August 7th, 2009 at 5:00 pm |
This is excellent news - glad to see a retail giant starting to pay attention!
August 8th, 2009 at 11:45 pm |
wonderful news thanks for it! =))
August 11th, 2009 at 1:10 pm |
How about in Minny? Just kidding.
Anyway, I think they should also pay attention to the plastics they are using A LOT. But still, good job on these steps.
August 12th, 2009 at 3:47 pm |
As a leading shopping mall in the world Walmart is serious about green initiatives. It’s highly recognizable. By doing this Walmart will encourage others to take care of our planet.
August 13th, 2009 at 4:46 am |
I think it`s really good thing to do for Walmart
August 18th, 2009 at 10:03 am |
Thats exactly what we need. Is big conglomerates jumping on the eco train. Most importantly, we need the car manufacturers to do the same.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:45 pm |
Good for Walmart! They seem to be getting a little more compassionate as time goes by, can’t complain about the development.
September 1st, 2009 at 5:28 pm |
I must say that WalMart is actually becoming much more eco-friendly. I was in a store the other day when I noticed the huge skylights in the ceiling were providing most of the light in the store. And then when the sun started shining bright, the lights shut off automatically to conserve power. Very Smart.
October 5th, 2009 at 10:08 pm |
great news but, just one but, it will provide 30% of energy- not much for such a giant
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January 16th, 2010 at 7:30 pm |
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