Sonnedix has inked a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Spanish rail network operator Renfe for the purchase of 420 GWh of renewable energy per year. The PPA will help to power Renfe’s commercial operations and meet a substantial amount of Renfe’s total predicted energy needs, thereby helping the company in getting close to its Sustainability Targets.
The PPA was inked following the inauguration of Sonnedix’s 150 MW Covatillas 1, 5, and 6 portfolio. Furthermore, the Covatillas portfolio comprises three solar PV plants located in the municipalities of Minglanilla, Graja de Iniesta, and Puebla de Salvador, in Spain. The PV plants will deliver part of the power to Renfe, together with Sonnedix Portachuelo portfolio, located in the province of Toledo.
The three solar PV plants are connected to a shared transmission point, alongside seven other solar PV and wind projects. Additionally, the construction of the Sonnedix Covatillas 1,5, and 6 portfolio has been completed, and it generates approximately 300,000 MWh of renewable energy. With a project portfolio of more than 11.68 GW, Sonnedix has 1.15 GW of capacity under construction and 6.7 GW of development pipeline in Chile, France, Germany, Japan and the US.
REGlobal’s Views: Procurement of affordable and cleaner renewable power is gaining traction as companies adapt their strategies to meet their sustainability targets. This is true even for large transport operators like ports, airports, and railways, which have high 24*7 energy requirements, and renewables plus storage can help them meet their energy demand in a cost-effective manner.
