Wind farm in France (Unsplash)
16/04/2025. AGRATI Group recently announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with the signing of a new wind off-site physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Iberdrola. This strategic agreement will power Agrati's French industrial sites with green energy, reducing the company's CO2 emissions in France by 33% annually starting in 2025.
AGRATI Group, which specializes in the production of fastening systems and mechanical components, has undertaken to purchase all the electricity generated by the Florembeau wind farm, located in the commune of Créquy in the Pas-de-Calais region. The wind farm comprises 5 turbines with a total output of 10.25 MW. The farm's annual output of 21 GWh will be sold to AGRATI starting in 2025 for a period of 5 years, with an option for additional supply.
"This agreement marks an important milestone in Agrati's sustainability journey. By powering our French production sites with renewable energy, we are not only reducing CO2 emissions by 2,200 tons annually but also aligning our operations with our long-term commitment to environmental responsibility. At Agrati, we believe that investing in green energy and innovative solutions is essential to building a resilient and sustainable future for our industry”, said Lorenzo Zaniboni, Europe COO of Agrati.
The annual output of the Florembeau wind farm in Créquy will supply renewable energy to AGRATI's 3 production sites in Fourmies, Vieux Conde (Nord Pas-de-Calais) and Avressieux (Savoie). On these industrial sites, which employ 570 people on a surface area of 84,000 m² for the manufacture of fastening systems, the AGRATI company consumes 38 GWh of electricity every year. The production of the Florembeau wind farm will cover 53% of the site's energy needs.
It is expected that this new PPA contributes to Agrati's decarbonization strategy with about 20 GWh of Guarantees of Origin (GOO) per year.
E&C Consultants supported AGRATI in the signature of this PPA by analysing price and volume data and ensuring favourable contract conditions.
David Lamoulie, International Energy Procurement and Transition Consultant at E&C Consultant, who was involved in supporting AGRATI’s PPA signature, said: “This project shows E&C’s commitment to support its clients in reaching their sustainability goal. One of the key aspects of such project is to ensure the PPA will be well suited for the client’s needs in terms of consumption and procurement strategy.”.
E&C feels proud to stand by its clients during this pivotal moment in the shift to renewable energy. "Collaborating on this project also marks a meaningful step toward a more sustainable future", added David Lamoulie.
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