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Vonovia SE: Germany's leading housing company continues to roll out renewable energy: Vonovia fits 30,000 roofs with solar panels - Seite 2

Autonomous expansion
As Germany's utilities currently lack the capacity to produce enough solar power, Vonovia has been expanding its photovoltaic processes on its own. "We've been setting up solar panels, using our own installers, since 2020 now. To increase our capacity, we'll need to employ additional qualified staff," explains Rafael Wilke, Head of Energy Production at Vonovia. In particular, the company is looking for roofers, electricians and project managers - a recruitment drive that should create about a hundred new jobs throughout Germany.

Scharrenbach praises Vonovia's initiative for more climate protection
Ina Scharrenbach, Minister of Construction of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, praised Vonovia's contribution to sustainable climate protection. Vonovia, she said, is setting a good example of corporate initiative based on a sense of social responsibility rather than merely regulatory compliance. "While others are simply agreeing with the prevailing call for mandatory solar energy, Vonovia is being proactive and focusing on locally generated solar power. Electricity that is produced on roofs and made available directly to tenants is something that should serve as a role model. It's a smart way to produce energy," said the minister.
 

About Vonovia

Vonovia offers a home to around one million people in Germany. The residential real estate company plays a central role in society, which is why Vonovia's activities are never focused exclusively on financial aspects, but also take social factors into account. Vonovia is helping to provide answers to the current challenges on the housing market. The company is committed to more climate protection, more senior-friendly apartments and a positive community spirit in its neighborhoods. In cooperation with social institutions and the municipal districts, Vonovia supports social and cultural projects that enrich community life. Vonovia is also helping to address a social issue that is particularly important at the moment: the construction of new apartments.