Gaming technology giant Novomatic has inaugurated its largest photovoltaic (PV) system in Lower Austria, covering a 20,000-square-meter rooftop at the company’s headquarters in Gumpoldskirchen. This extensive PV installation was officially commissioned in a ceremony attended by Lower Austrian Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Novomatic’s Executive Board, and Gumpoldskirchen Mayor Ferdinand Köck.
The new solar facility, with more than 4,600 solar panels, is set to produce approximately two million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, covering a substantial part of the company’s energy requirements at its headquarters. This clean energy will not only power office spaces and production areas but will also charge Novomatic’s fleet of electric vehicles via dedicated charging stations.
Lower Austria’s Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner praised the initiative: “Lower Austria is a pioneer in efforts to develop the use of wind energy and photovoltaics. Half of all the wind power produced in Austria and a quarter of all the country’s photovoltaic electricity already comes from Lower Austria today.
“We can do this because many companies do their bit to ensure the green and sustainable future of the state’s economic engine, investing in the development of renewable energy sources. Thank you for this investment and the trust placed in the economic hub that is Lower Austria.”
The solar installation, spanning an area equivalent to three football fields, reflects Novomatic’s sustainability goals, with the new system enabling the company to save over 1,100 tons of CO₂ emissions per year—an offset comparable to the impact of 90,500 trees.
Novomatic’s Executive Board expressed pride in reaching this milestone: “The completion of the Group’s largest photovoltaic plant is not just a key milestone in the sustainability strategy of Novomatic AG, but it also means we have sent a clear signal of our intentions to foster a strong and efficient energy future. After all, it is only by taking responsibility that business success can be guaranteed in the long term.”
Novomatic’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint extends beyond Austria, with similar photovoltaic installations already operating in locations across Germany, Italy, Spain, Romania, North Macedonia, Bosnia, Poland, South Africa, and Australia.
The company’s “Going Green” initiative is embedded in its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) program, which also focuses on resource monitoring and expanding e-mobility to help meet international CO₂ reduction targets.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/noticias/2024/10/30/83542-novomatic-opens-group-39s-largest-photovoltaic-system-in-lower-austria
