Enel Green Power is to supply electricity to Heineken’s brewery at Meoqui in Chihuahua, Mexico, generated by wind and solar energy under a 10-year power purchase agreement.
The deal will see 28.8 gigawatt-hours of electricity a year supplied to Heineken, saving emissions of more than 16,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
Heineken Mexico vice president of corporate affairs Marco Antonio Mascarua Galindo said: “This alliance is historic and something to be proud, as it represents a firm step towards the goal of making this year’s operations of the company 66% renewable in terms of energy consumption, with the aim to achieve 100% in 2030.”
He added that with the agreement signed, the Meoqui facility, will consolidate its position as the first brewery in Latin America that functions under an ecosystem of circular economy, since it also shares waste from production with other nearby companies as materials for reuse.
He said: “With this agreement, we become a strategic ally of one of the most sustainable and innovative companies, not only in Mexico, but in the world.
“In addition to sharing these values in our operations, we strengthen our commitment to reduce the impact of climate change.”
Enel country manager in Mexico Paolo Romanacci said: “With this strategic partnership, Enel Green Power consolidates its position as a competitive qualified supplier for any industry, as well as its role of key player in strengthening the Mexican electricity market by offering the best energy solutions with clean and sustainable electricity at competitive prices.”