Exolum starts operation of new photovoltaic plant for self-supply of energy at Misterton, UK
– Misterton is the fifth solar plant Exolum has installed to supply clean, sustainable energy to its infrastructure in the UK and Spain
– The facility has an installed capacity of 386 kWp, which will prevent the emission of 84 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere per year
Exolum has started operating a new photovoltaic plant for self-consumption of energy at its Misterton terminal in the UK. With an installed capacity of 386 kWp through 840 solar panels, the new plant aims to generate sustainable energy and reduce Exolum’s operations-related carbon emissions, as well as prevent volatility in the electricity market.
Electricity consumption is the main source of Exolum’s emissions, and the supply of energy from the solar plant will avoid 84 tonnes of CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere every year – the equivalent of planting 8,396 trees.
The project, funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), supports the MOD’s Strategic Approach to Climate Change and Sustainability. The MOD is committed to leading climate change action and resilience through intersectoral collaboration with industry and international partners. Specifically, the Misterton solar park contributes to the goal of moving away from fossil fuels and working towards obtaining more sustainable energy sources. The commissioning of this new plant was attended by Colonel Peter Skinsley as a representative of the MOD’s Operational Energy Authority.
With the commissioning of this new solar energy self-consumption plant, Exolum reinforces its network of photovoltaic installations in addition to the four already in operation at its Spanish locations in Mora (Toledo), Huelva, Algeciras and Barcelona. Two more plants are being installed at Exolum’s Spanish locations in Poblete (Ciudad Real) and Arahal (Seville), as well as a further plant at its Hallen facility in the UK.
Exolum continues to take action to reduce its emissions by adopting innovative technologies, signing renewable energy purchase agreements (PPAs), and diversifying its energy supply sources to ensure they are emission-free.
These actions are part of Exolum’s sustainability strategy, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 53% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 in line with Sustainable Development Goals. The strategy also includes specific projects and plans aimed at protecting biodiversity, the efficient use of natural resources and the fight against climate change.
In order to strengthen its commitment to renewable energies and the energy transition while reducing emissions and promoting clean, sustainable activity, Exolum is implementing projects related to the development of eco-fuels and other energy carriers such as hydrogen.