04/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2024 04:16
These first cPPAs for SUEZ are in line with one of the key climate targets set out in its sustainable development roadmap: to increase the share of its electricity consumption from sustainable sources to 70% globally and 100% in Europe by 2030.
Contributing to local energy transition by producing renewable energy from waste storage facilities
Between now and 2026, SUEZ and ENGIE will work together to bring into service 14 solar photovoltaic facilities in addition to the four that are already generating power. These renewable electricity farms will be located on land or sites used for waste storage but no longer in operation, and will have combined capacity of almost 180 MWp.
A pioneer in the production of energy from solid waste and wastewater, SUEZ is now giving its non-hazardous waste storage sites a new lease of life as sources of renewable solar power.
SUEZ's first two cPPAs, aimed at increasing the proportion of its electricity consumption from renewable sources.
These photovoltaic projects aim to supply some of SUEZ's industrial water and waste sites with renewable energy, while ensuring stable prices in the long term.
These first PPAs, both for 20 years, were signed between SUEZ and ENGIE:
SUEZ's first two cPPAs mark an important step toward our 2030 targets regarding sustainable electricity production and consumption. The solar power produced at our non-hazardous waste storage facilities now covers part of the electricity used in our water and waste activities. We want to pursue this approach, which shows our commitment to making a practical contribution to energy and low-carbon transition at the local level.
Yves Rannou ,Chief Operating Officer Recycling & Recovery, Executive Vice-President