Chevy Volt Plant to Get Solar Power

The Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant will get some 6 acres’ worth of photovoltaic panels that will face true south to maximize solar output. The $3 million project is being performed in conjunction with the DTE Energy utility company. Overall, the solar array will be able to generate enough electricity to fully charge 150 Volts every day.

Along with the lighting upgrades and other green measures at the plant, about $3 million in energy costs will be saved every year, GM says.