{"id":23906,"date":"2026-01-15T11:05:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/?p=23906"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:48:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:48:34","slug":"advanced-sustainability-with-solar-energy-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/2026\/01\/advanced-sustainability-with-solar-energy-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Sustainability with Solar Energy in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-cnvs-paragraph-callout wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has installed a photovoltaic system with 2,709 solar panels and an output of 1,263.62 kWp at Pinerolo, thus generating around 1,680,157 kWh of clean electricity, reducing energy purchases by 18% and saving around 478 tons of CO\u2082 emissions annually.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has taken a significant leap forward in its commitment to sustainability and innovation at its Italian site in Pinerolo. Recently, the company completed a comprehensive energy transition project centered around the installation of a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system in Pinerolo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ambitious project saw a total of 2,709 solar panels installed paired with eleven advanced inverters to ensure efficient energy conversion. The system boasts an impressive total power capacity of 1,263.62 kWp, enabling the site to produce approximately 1,680,157 kWh of clean electricity annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-094948-Grafik-EN-1160x655.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-094948-Grafik-EN-1160x655.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-094948-Grafik-EN-800x452.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-094948-Grafik-EN-120x68.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-094948-Grafik-EN-90x51.jpg 90w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-094948-Grafik-EN-320x181.jpg 320w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-094948-Grafik-EN-560x316.jpg 560w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-094948-Grafik-EN.jpg 1522w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This transition is much more than a technical upgrade; it represents a substantial environmental impact. The deployment of solar technology has already led to an 18 percent reduction in energy purchases, directly decreasing the sites\u2019 reliance on external, non-renewable sources. Most notably, the initiative is expected to prevent approximately 478 tons of CO\u2082 emissions each year, underscoring Freudenberg Sealing Technologies\u2019 dedication to a greener future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Freudenberg-Pinerolo-Pannelli-Solari-V3.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By embracing solar energy, the company not only reduces its carbon footprint but also sets a strong example for industrial sustainability in the region. This clear step toward clean energy demonstrates the organization\u2019s decision to innovate responsibly and safeguard the environment for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pinerolo-Solar-1160x618.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pinerolo-Solar-1160x618.png 1160w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pinerolo-Solar-800x426.png 800w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pinerolo-Solar-120x64.png 120w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pinerolo-Solar-90x48.png 90w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pinerolo-Solar-320x170.png 320w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pinerolo-Solar-560x298.png 560w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pinerolo-Solar.png 1493w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pld-like-dislike-wrap pld-template-1\">\r\n    <div class=\"pld-like-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-like-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"23906\" data-trigger-type=\"like\" data-restriction=\"ip\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-like-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">    <\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has installed a photovoltaic system with 2,709 solar panels and an output of 1,263.62 kWp at Pinerolo, thus generating around 1,680,157 kWh of clean electricity, reducing energy&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":23905,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[364,274],"tags":[],"powerkit_post_featured":[],"class_list":["post-23906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pinerolo-en","category-sustainability"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23906"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23906\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23919,"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23906\/revisions\/23919"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23906"},{"taxonomy":"powerkit_post_featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/powerkit_post_featured?post=23906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}