VPS, Vehicle Protection Structures (VPS), in partnership with Kia Georgia, today announced the completion of a large-scale hail protection and solar canopy system at Kia’s West Point manufacturing facility. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 24. Spanning 3.2 million square feet and generating 10 megawatts of on-site solar power, the installation is among the largest projects of its kind in the Southeast and represents a significant investment in operational resilience and renewable energy.
The project was developed in response to increasing weather volatility and the need to protect high-value vehicle inventory. Following a 2023 hailstorm that damaged more than 13,000 vehicles at the facility, Kia Georgia sought a solution that could both mitigate future risk and create long-term value. VPS delivered a turnkey system that provides continuous vehicle protection while transforming previously unused space into a productive energy asset.
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