Maxion Wheels Launches Solar Power Farm in Chihuahua, Mexico
Maxion Wheels’ light vehicle aluminum wheels plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, is now using power from their own solar farm which went live during a recent kickoff event. Adding solar power to the plant’s energy mix underscores Maxion’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions and advance environmentally-responsible manufacturing. The new photovoltaic system - installed by the energy company Iberdrola México - with a capacity of 499 kW and an estimated annual generation of 960 MWh, is a significant milestone in the company’s goal of reducing its carbon footprint.
Maxion’s Chihuahua solar project is the company’s third solar program and is integral to its sustainability strategy, Roadmap Zero, with global commitments to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The solar farm will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 420 tons each year – equivalent to planting and growing 6,930 trees annually – and supply around 2 percent of the plant’s yearly energy needs.
“This solar farm represents more than just a new energy source – it embodies our dedication to sustainability and our promise to make a meaningful impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Zeferino Neto, Business Unit President, Americas, Maxion Wheels. “As we work toward net-zero emissions by 2040, renewable energy projects like this will be essential to transforming our operations and creating a lasting, positive change."
The kickoff event “Switch On” was attended by Zeferino Neto, Alexandre Becker, Operations Director, Americas, Maxion Wheels, Juan Mortera, Plant Manager Chihuahua Maxion Wheels, and Jorge Abraham Cicler Vadillo, Commercial Team Leader Western Region Iberdrola México.
“Our Smart Solar system is an excellent option for our industrial clients to decarbonize their processes with photovoltaic energy, allowing businesses to not only be more efficient and cleaner, but also to operate at more competitive costs. We are proud to partner with Maxion Wheels for a greener world,” said Mr. Cicler.
As Maxion scales its sustainability initiatives, projects like these are powerful steps toward a cleaner, greener manufacturing model and a sustainable future for all.
ABOUT IBERDROLA MEXICO
With a staff of 850 employees, 99% of them Mexican, Iberdrola México has contributed to the country's energy development for 25 years. Currently, it has a presence in 12 states and supplies clean and competitive energy to miles of industrial and commercial customers, through a generation portfolio that exceeds 2,600 megawatts (MW) distributed across 15 plants: wind farms, photovoltaic, combined cycle, and cogenerations. The company has a solid portfolio of renewable projects - photovoltaic and wind - and offers decarbonization solutions to industrial clients, through distributed generation products such as Smart Solar.
To learn more about the company, visit iberdrolamexico.com or follow it on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube. You can also find all the information about Iberdrola México's social projects at fundacioniberdrolamexico.org.
ABOUT MAXION WHEELS
Maxion Wheels, a division of Iochpe-Maxion S.A., is the world’s leading steel and aluminum wheel supplier. With our low-carbon expertise and energy-efficient designs, we deliver cost-effective solutions for real-world matters across cars, buses, trucks, and trailers.
Maxion Wheels works with global vehicle manufacturers on wheels for personal mobility, transportation, agriculture, defense, and off-highway applications. Our 10,000 employees operate out of 31 locations in 14 countries on five continents, including state-of-the-art technical centers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Together we produce 50 million wheels a year, making us the world’s largest producer and supplier of wheels. To learn more, please visit Maxion Wheels’ website at www.maxionwheels.com.