WARREN, Mich., Oct. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy, the
state's largest investor in renewable energy, has completed
installation of a 900-kilowatt solar array at GM's Warren
Transmission plant. The array is the largest solar installation at
a GM site in Michigan and brings
DTE's operational solar sites to 28. DTE has three additional large
scale solar arrays under construction in the cities of Detroit and
Lapeer.
"DTE is proud to be the state's largest investor in solar and
wind, having driven investments of $2
billion since 2008," said Irene
Dimitry, vice president of business and development for DTE
Energy. "These investments are helping us reduce greenhouse gases
while enabling DTE to continue delivering safe, affordable and
reliable energy for our 2.2 million customers. We are excited
to be here today to celebrate the completion of this project and
our partnership with General Motors."
GM recently announced its commitment to meet the electricity
needs of its global operations with 100 percent renewable energy by
2050. This goal is part of the company's overall approach to
strengthening its business, improving communities and addressing
its impact on the climate.
"By partnering with DTE on this solar array, GM is helping bring
green energy options to the Warren community," said Rob Threlkeld, GM's global manager of renewable
energy. "Projects like these help GM better serve society by
reducing environmental impacts."
DTE owns the 2,862 panel-array, which was installed on 4.25
acres of a parking lot leased from GM Warren Transmission. The solar array will
generate approximately 1.2 million kilowatt hours of electricity
per year, the energy equivalent to powering the annual electricity
needs of about 155 homes in southeast Michigan.
Today, DTE's renewable energy portfolio includes 12 wind parks
and 28 solar arrays in Michigan.
In 2015, more than 10 percent of the electricity provided by DTE
was generated from a renewable source in Michigan – enough clean energy to power more
than 400,000 homes.
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is
a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the
development and management of energy-related businesses and
services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric
utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern
Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.2 million
customers in Michigan. The DTE Energy portfolio includes
non-utility energy businesses focused on power and industrial
projects, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and energy
marketing and trading. Information about DTE Energy is available at
dteenergy.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com.
About General Motors Co.
General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM,
TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and
the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and
fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint
venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac,
Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling
brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries,
including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and
information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.
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