In the face of flak that they draw for overspending energy on infrastructure and office décor, corporate have begun to make an effort in showing their eco-sensitive side. The latest among those trying to cut down energy bills is Dell.

Dell’s headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, now sport a swanky new shaded solar parking structure called the Solar Grove. Of course it hardly has an resemblance to a real wooded grove, but a step in that direction, it is.

The Grove, was built by Envision Solar, to produce solar energy that could help save 145,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions in a year. Dell tied up with McBride Electric Inc and BP Solar to design alongside Envision Solar. And it nearly works as a solar tree which gives the car some shade. The 516 panel solar structure is designed to generate 130,000 kilowatt hours of solar power annually.

The parking lot used by employees has two plug-in charging stations, which is an added feature.

Considering a computer major like Dell has done something small but significant in cutting energy consumption, it is time other corporates followed suit.
Via: Treehugger