Industrial, Solar, Wind  -  November 8, 2024

Saint-Gobain Signs PPA

Saint-Gobain, a company that designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets, signed a long-term renewable electricity purchase agreement in France.

Boralex Inc. and Saint-Gobain announced the signing of a PPA in France that involves three power plants developed, built, and operated by Boralex. The combination of wind and solar technologies will provide Saint-Gobain's industrial operations in France with a renewable electricity supply, offering greater stability through the complementarity of the two energy sources. 

The two solar power plants and one wind farm will come online between the first quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027. The three parks will produce approximately 110 GWh per year, which is expected to cover 10% of Saint-Gobain's electricity needs in France. 

“This agreement marks a further step in our strategy to decarbonize our operations in France,” said Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility for SaintGobain, in a statement. “Thanks to this collaboration with Boralex, we will not only be able to secure a long-term supply of renewable energy, but above all support our industrial sites across the country in their energy transition. This agreement is a further illustration of our commitment to leading industry towards a more sustainable future.” 

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