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Brazilian chocolate factory bets on supplying its own renewable energy.
Nestlé Brasil and Enel Green Power announced an important step towards sustainability last Thursday (19). The two companies formalized an agreement to create three wind energy self-production consortia, which will supply five factories Nestlé in Brazil. Among the units that benefited, the Garoto chocolate factory, located in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, stands out. The agreement aims to ensure that these factories are supplied with energy generated from renewable sources, specifically from wind farms located in the Cumaru complex, in Rio Grande do Norte.
Factory agreement involves wind energy from complex in Rio Grande do Norte
The wind farms that will supply the factories from Nestlé are already in operation at the Cumaru complex, in Rio Grande do Norte.
This complex is made up of several wind generation units, which transform the force of the wind into electricity in a clean and efficient way.
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The plants were built and are operated by Enel Green Power, which has extensive expertise in the renewable energy sector and a strong presence in the Brazilian market.
The partnership between Nestlé and Enel aims not only to meet the energy needs of factories, but also to advance the energy transition to more sustainable sources.
Wind power generation will be a key part of Nestlé achieving its goal of being a NetZero company by 2050, which means neutralizing its carbon emissions throughout its entire production chain.
Marcelo Melchior, CEO of Nestlé Brazil, highlighted the importance of this transition for the company, recalling that the company has been using renewable energy in its operations since the 1980s.
According to him, Nestlé was a pioneer in the use of biomass, such as coffee grounds, to generate steam in its factories, and since 2017 all of its units have been supplied exclusively with renewable electrical energy.
Self-production of energy in the factory: economy and technology
Self-production of energy is a type of contract increasingly used by large consumers, such as industries, who seek to reduce their costs and increase predictability in relation to electricity tariffs.
This practice allows companies to produce their own energy, either through their own plants or through consortiums, as in the case of Nestlé and Enel.
In addition to the environmental benefits, self-production provides financial incentives.
Industries that opt for this modality are usually entitled to discounts on the use of energy transmission and distribution systems, in addition to exemption from sector charges.
These factors help to reduce final energy costs, which is essential for electro-intensive companies, which depend on high electricity consumption to maintain their operations.
For Nestlé, cost stability is a key factor. According to Melchior, energy tariffs from renewable sources, such as wind, tend to be more predictable compared to fluctuations in the conventional energy market.
This brings greater financial security to the factory, while also contributing to reducing its carbon footprint.
Antonio Scala, CEO of Enel Brasil, also commented on the importance of this union to accelerate the energy transition in Brazil.
According to him, the partnership with Nestlé demonstrates how collaboration between large companies can contribute to the expansion of the use of clean energy in the country, strengthening the commitment to a more sustainable future.
Energy transition and innovative future
The energy transition to renewable sources has been a priority for many the most disruptive around the world, and Nestlé is at the forefront of this movement in Brazil.
The agreement with Enel Green Power reinforces the company's commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, which is increasingly demanded by consumers and society in general.
In addition to supplying Nestlé factories, the energy generated by the Cumaru complex also contributes to increasing the renewable energy production capacity in Brazil, a country that has one of the greatest potentials in the world for generating energy from sources such as wind and sun.
Enel Green Power, as leader of the consortia formed for self-generation, will continue to manage the operations of the wind farms, ensuring that energy is supplied efficiently and safely.
The operation of the agreement has already been approved by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) and is awaiting evaluation by the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel).
With this initiative, Nestlé and Enel Green Power reaffirm their prominent role in promoting sustainability in Brazil.
The expectation is that the partnership will not only benefit the factories involved, but will also serve as a model for other companies seeking to advance the transition to a greener, low-carbon economy.
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