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Heineken, the well-known beer brand, partnered with ENGIE to build the largest solar thermal plant in Europe. Located in sunny Seville, Spain, the state-of-the-art facility has an impressive capacity of 30 MW and storage of 68 MWh, occupying an area of 8 hectares.
With the power of the sun as its main ally, the plant has the potential to reduce Heineken’s fossil gas consumption by more than 60%. This is equivalent to eliminating nearly 7,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year. The initiative puts into practice the company’s sustainability principles, which aim to minimize its carbon footprint.
Renewable Energy in Beer Manufacturing and Investment
The plant operates using renewable energy, completely emission-free, used to heat and cool water in a closed circuit. The goal of Heineken is that by the end of 2024, its brewery in Seville will be powered by 84% renewable energy, both electrical and thermal.
The company invested €21 million in the project, which was also co-financed with funds from the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund). In addition to contributing to a more sustainable future, the investment is part of a Thermal Purchase Agreement that ensures a stable supply of renewable energy, making the project economically viable.
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A nearly 70-year-old Chinese inventor has registered 90 patents and created a device that stores water in the roots, helping seedlings survive drought while trying to transform the arid slopes of the Loess Plateau into green areas without relying on heavy irrigation.
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Researchers want to change the way of producing rare earth magnets, reducing purification steps and making better use of the elements found in Swedish deposits.
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5.5 tons pulled from the seabed: a ‘living carpet’ of invasive coral was suffocating the Baía de Todos-os-Santos until the Brazilian Navy descended with divers, steel brushes, and acid salt to carry out the largest eradication operation of the species ever conducted in the country.
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A Brazilian project dumped 5,500 concrete blocks and 2 barges into the ocean to block trawling in Paraná, and 25 years later what seemed like a risky intervention turned into an underwater nursery, a diving spot, and a refuge for endangered species.
Vision for the Future and Commitment
Through a Thermal Purchase Agreement, we are ensuring a stable supply of renewable energy and also making this pioneering project economically viable, reported Heineken in an official statement.
This project demonstrates not only the pursuit of excellence in sustainable production, but also a vision for the future where companies can have a positive impact on the environment.
With information from Heineken.
