Edison Next Spain, energy services company and subsidiary of the energy group EDISON and the French company EDF, has taken an important step in its international expansion strategy after starting operations in Portugal. With the acquisition of a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) asset for self-consumption at Verallia's production facilities in Mondego, the Catalan Energy Cluster's member marks the beginning of the company's activities in the Portuguese market, consolidating its position in the Iberian Peninsula.

The purchase of the asset, completed last July 10, was made to SolarProfit, the previous successful bidder, for an amount of 3 million euros. The onsite PPA installation, without surplus, has an annual production capacity of 5.6MWp and has been operational since December 2022. Integrated by 12,372 photovoltaic panels, of 450 W and 490 W, and distributed on the ground and on the roof, the plant allows Verallia to promote self-consumption and stop the emission of 2,098 tons of CO2 per year.

The expansion in Portugal is part of Edison Next's growth strategy, which aims to strengthen its position in the European renewable energy market. This, in turn, emphasizes its contribution to the sustainability and decarbonization of the industrial sector.

At the same time, this project not only represents Edison Next Spain's first contract in Portugal, but also strengthens its alliance with Verallia, one of the world's leading producers of glass containers for food and beverages. Since the start of their collaboration in 2022, Edison Next and Verallia have worked together on three onsite PPA contracts in the Canary Islands and Burgos, suming up a total production capacity of 19.2MWp.

Verallia, with a turnover of 3,904 million euros, has become a pioneer in the implementation of photovoltaic projects in the sector, standing out for its environmental and social policy that promotes the reduction of CO2 emissions and circular economy. This transformation has been possible through the collaboration with Edison Next.

The adoption of renewable energy policies and initiatives in the industrial sector is essential to drive innovation and competitiveness in today's global economy. Companies like Verallia, by implementing photovoltaic projects, in addition to reducing their carbon footprint, are also managing to position themselves as leaders in innovation and sustainability, which is essential in an increasingly demanding market.