Piana Technology, a 442-year-old Italian-made fiber and nonwovens textile company, has activated an expanded solar panel system at its Nonwovens facility in Cartersville, Georgia, to enhance its sustainability efforts and local energy contributions.
"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," said Andrea Piana, CEO of Piana Technology.
The expanded photovoltaic (PV) system became operational in July 2024 and is helping Piana Technology offset grid electricity consumption by up to 70%. Any excess solar energy production is being sent back to the city's grid to contribute to the local energy supply.
In total, the system will add 622,600 kWh per year to the facility's production capability, resulting in 1,244,800 kWh of solar energy produced annually. This production capacity will allow 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 executed this project in collaboration with Southern View Energy, a local solar electrical design and installation company.
"This initiative is vital for Piana'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," said Silvia Galasso, EVP of Piana Sleep.
