Disneyland Paris Building Solar Canopy Plant to Cover 9000 Parking Spaces – First Look on Earth Day 2021

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Disneyland Paris shared photos and a video today of the new solar canopy plant being built that is part of its investment in renewable energy. The main parking lot will host one of the largest solar canopy plants in all of Europe.  Disneyland Paris has actually been working on it last summer and when complete, the canopy will have 67,500 solar panels with more than 9,000 parking spaces covered. So far they are about 20% done, with 12,000 panels and 1,770 spaces covered. Completion is anticipated for 2023. The information and photos below are provided by Disneyland Paris!

In celebration of Earth Day, get a first look at the solar canopy plant coming to Disneyland Paris. As part of the resort’s continued commitment to environmental stewardship, construction began last year for the phased development of one of the largest solar canopy plants in Europe.

Developed in collaboration with Urbasolar Group through a co-investment, the plant located in the main guest parking lot will contribute to the reduction of Val d’Europe local territory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximatively 750 tons of CO2 per year while providing an enhanced guest experience with shade and shelter from direct sunlight, rain and snow. Construction is expected to be completed in 2023, with the first phase completed later this summer. About 12,000 panels have already been installed, covering 1,770 parking spaces!

The solar canopy plant will also contribute to Disneyland Paris’s ongoing environmental strategy, aiming for a significant reduction in GHG emissions and a full decarbonization of the energy supply. This is one of six focus areas put in place by the company, in addition to moving toward sustainable waste management including reduced use of plastics, preserving water resources with for example a wastewater treatment plant, developing a responsible supply chain, preserving and fostering biodiversity, and supporting global actions to preserve the environment for future generations.