Ineos Inovyn has announced the forthcoming activation of its 60MW solar farm in Belgium, slated for July 2024.
Collaborating with PerPetum Energy & Green4Power, the project marks a pioneering endeavor by Ineos Inovyn to bolster its environmental commitment while ensuring operational efficiency. The solar farm will exclusively power the Jemeppe production site, a cornerstone facility employing over 540 individuals.
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This initiative aligns seamlessly with Ineos's overarching decarbonization strategy, aiming to curtail CO2 emissions by more than 30% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero status by 2050. By leveraging renewable energy sources, Ineos Inovyn seeks to furnish customers with sustainable, low-carbon products, thereby catalyzing the transition towards a Net Zero economy.
Expressing pride in this transformative initiative, Philippe Taranti, Director at the Jemeppe site, remarked, “I am proud of the industry leadership we are showing. Ineos products play a vital role across modern life and this new solar farm gives us competitive access to local renewable energy.”
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PerPetum Energy assumes responsibility for the project's construction, commissioning, and maintenance, acting on behalf of Green4Power, the project's financier and owner.
In a pivotal agreement, Ineos Inovyn secures a power purchase agreement to procure all green electricity generated by the Jemeppe-sur-Sambre solar farm over the next 15 years.
