Verallia to run seven solar plants at Iberian glass sites

Verallia is adding three photovoltaic plants in Seville, Zaragoza and Azuqueca de Henares, Spain, to four already operating at its Iberian glass container sites, bringing the network to seven solar installations across Spain and Portugal. Once complete, the plants will generate more than 58,000 MWh a year, covering about 16% of electricity use at Verallia Iberia's factories. The company is also studying battery storage to raise self-consumption further.

Why this mattersOn-site renewable generation cuts grid dependence and energy cost exposure for a glass maker in one of packaging's most energy-intensive processes.

• Three new photovoltaic plants are under construction in Seville, Zaragoza and Azuqueca de Henares, Spain
• Combined with four existing plants in Figueira da Foz, Burgos, Gran Canaria and Montblanc, the network will total seven solar sites
• Once complete, capacity will exceed 58,000 MWh per year
• This will cover approximately 16% of electricity consumption at Verallia Iberia plants
• Verallia is also studying battery storage to increase self-consumption at its plants

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