The starting signal was given when we moved into the new workshop building in spring 2012.
The first solar system was installed on the workshop roof at this time.
In autumn 2021, we took the second step towards self-sufficiency with another solar system and a 90 Kwh battery system.
The overall system was designed with the aim ofproducing more electricity than we consume in a year.
Of course, the golden rule applies to all these "power generation activities": "A kilowatt hour saved is better than a kilowatt hour generated in a green way."
One component has been particularly helpful: The company's energy balance is displayed on a 50" monitor in the shop - next to the central coffee machine - during working hours.
How much electricity do we produce?
How much do we consume?
How full is the battery?
This permanent evaluation has helped us to significantly reduce our electricity consumption - despite the same production volume.
The result of the puzzle is that the Kunath.group companies are celebrating their Energy Summit Day 2022 today, 13 July 2022.
This means that from the beginning of the year to this day, we have produced more electricity than we consumed in the entire previous year.
This day is like a chameleon. At first, it is a comfortable sofa to celebrate the goal we have achieved.
But then it slowly changes into a starting block to new goals.
That makes this chameleon a real long-run partner.
The new goal is already set.
You'll find out in the next blog post.
We are everything - but not boring.