Sonora80M Group has signed an agreement with Ford Motor Company of Mexico, for selling solar energy, from the park to be built in Hermosillo (Sonora). "One of the main concerns in the business is to safeguard the environment," said Jose Islas, Director of Manufacturing, Ford of Mexico. "That's why, in addition to producing hybrid and electric vehicles in our Hermosillo plant, from the first quarter of 2014, we will be using solar energy for our operations. Through the use of this energy source, seek to reduce our carbon footprint, lower the cost associated with the use of electrical input, resulting in higher levels of productivity and competitiveness for the company, "he added.
The first phase of 20 MW, will feature solar trackers to optimize production by approximately 30%, taking advantage of the great solar potential available to Mexico. When this first phase becomes operational throughout 2014, will stop being issued around 500,000 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere.
"This agreement with Ford demonstrates the strength and success of Sonora80M as pioneers in the development of solar energy in Mexico. Before Sonora80M, Mexico solar potential was not exploited. Today, seven municipalities of Sonora (Alamos, Caborca, Splice, Etchojoa, Guaymas, Santa Ana and Hermosillo) and a large company like Ford, rely on us to join the path of respect for the environment, supporting Mexico in compliance with the Kyoto Protocol, "said Cesar Martin, Group Director Sonora80M.?
