Danish renewable energy firm Better Energy has announced the signing of a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Semler Gruppen, Denmark's leading car importer. Under the agreement, Semler Gruppen will purchase electricity to cover approximately 60% of the power requirements for its retail outlets in Jutland and Funen.
The PPA is tied to the construction of a solar park near Fraugde in Odense municipality, expected to generate 81 GWh annually and be grid-connected by mid-2024. The Fraugde solar park has also secured a PPA with Danish brewery Carlsberg.
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For Semler Gruppen, the PPA aligns with the company's sustainability objectives. Kristian Sannemand Lund Kristensen, Head of Sustainability at Semler Gruppen, emphasized the significance of purchasing additional renewable energy, stating it is a crucial step for the business “both as a loyal representative and partner for Volkswagen AG and as a responsible company and employer for approximately 3,000 employees.”
The agreement exemplifies the growing trend of corporate partnerships driving renewable energy development, fostering sustainability goals in various industries.
