Daikin Powers North American Headquarters with Solar to Advance Net Zero Goal

HOUSTON, Texas, May 12, 2025 – Today, Daikin, a leading global provider of advanced HVAC solutions, has announced the completion of a nearly 1-megawatt solar power plant at the company’s North American headquarters near Waller, Texas. This installation at the Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP) will eliminate an estimated 845 metric tons of carbon emissions annually – equivalent to removing almost 200 average sized passenger vehicles from the road each year.

“Daikin’s unwavering commitment to innovation drives us to continually perfect the air we share. With the launch of this solar project, we’re one step closer to being a NetZero CO2 emission factory by 2030,” said Nathan Walker, Senior Vice President of Environmental Business Development, at Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., “This installation is a significant step in reducing our carbon footprint and underscores our commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability and environmental stewardship.”

The DTTP installation features bifacial solar panels, designed to capture sunlight from both the front and rear sides utilizing direct and reflected ambient sunlight. The solar energy generated from the panels will directly power DTTP’s central chiller plant, which circulates approximately 125,000 gallons of chilled water annually and 75,000 gallons of hot water in the winter months, serving as a backbone for DTTP’s climate control. The solar structure is also designed for grid integration, allowing Daikin to support the wider power grid as needed.

This solar project is one component of Daikin’s sustainability approach, which focuses on reducing environmental impact through clean energy, operational efficiency, and innovative technologies. Globally, the company is investing in renewable energy sources like solar, improving the efficiency of production facilities, and implementing advanced systems to manage energy and emissions. These efforts support Daikin’s goal to lower greenhouse gas emissions and advance environmental responsibility by 2030.

“This milestone represents Daikin’s long-term commitment to reaching our sustainability goals and we will use the learnings and foundations of this investment to continue to build a more energy-efficient and climate-conscious future across all of Daikin’s operations.” said Kurt Heim, Vice President of Environmental Advancement at Daikin.