Continental tire energy storage

Does Continental Tires have a green energy plan?

Continental is continuously working on energy savings and on switching to energy obtained from zero-emission sources. Last year, Continental Tires achieved a total newly installed photovoltaic capacity of 26.2 megawatts peak. This will enable Continental to generate up to 27.9 gigawatt hours of additional green electricity per year.

How much energy does Continental Tire use a year?

In 2023 alone, Continental’s tire division reduced its annual energy requirements by a total of around 150 gigawatt hours thanks to 160 energy-saving projects. This was achieved by such measures as for example thermal insulation. This is roughly equivalent to the average annual electricity supply of 12,500 single-family homes.

Does Continental Tires have a photovoltaic system?

Expanded photovoltaic system at Continental's tire plant in Rayong (Thailand). Continental is continuously working on energy savings and on switching to energy obtained from zero-emission sources. Last year, Continental Tires achieved a total newly installed photovoltaic capacity of 26.2 megawatts peak.

What makes Continental a sustainable tire?

Its integrated sustainability profile sets new standards. Continental’s development engineers and material experts have worked on three levels to achieve this: at more than 50 percent, the tire contains a particularly high proportion of traceable, renewable and recycled materials.

Does Continental Tires have climate protection?

Last year, the company achieved the grade “A-” in the area of climate protection. New photovoltaic system at Continental's tire plant in Alor Setar (Malaysia). Thanks to its many years of commitment, Continental Tires already consumes 22 percent less energy per metric ton of tires produced than the industry average.

Where is Continental Tire based?

Pedro Carreira, Head of the Continental tire plant in Lousado, Portugal. A conventional gas boiler will continue to be available in addition to the new electric steam boiler. This allows Continental to react flexibly to the fluctuating availability of renewable energies and other environmental factors.