Optimizing Energy Consumption in Toyota's European Plants with Weather Data

Toyota, a leading automotive company, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and conserving the environment. As part of its 'Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050', the company aims to reduce CO2 emissions, protect water resources, boost recycling, and conserve biodiversity. One of the key areas of focus is the operations sector of its European plants, where the company aims to eliminate CO2 emissions and reduce energy costs. The challenge lies in managing the energy consumption of these plants, which is directly influenced by weather conditions such as outside temperature, humidity, and wind. These factors affect the ambient temperature inside the facilities, which must be kept stable for the equipment to function properly. Furthermore, as the factories transition to renewable energy sources, their supply capabilities become sensitive to weather variations. Therefore, accurate weather forecasts are crucial for effective planning of energy systems.

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is the European operating subsidiary of Toyota, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It oversees Toyota's operations in Europe and western Asia, including Turkey, Russia, Israel, Kazakhstan, and Caucasus. Toyota first arrived in Europe in the 1960s and has since extended its activities to every corner of the continent. Its operations include manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, sales and marketing businesses, R&D facilities, training and design centers, a world-class motorsports operation, and thousands of local retailers.