CERN collaborates with Voltalia for its sustainable energy supply

Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energy, announces the signing of an electricity sales contract for two solar parks under development in France

CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research), an internationally renowned scientific organization specialized in fundamental physics, and Voltalia have signed two Corporate PPAs¹.

CERN’s particle accelerators on either side of the French-Swiss border near Geneva consume large amounts of electricity. CERN’s commitments to purchase sustainable electricity will avoid 8,775 tons of CO emissions₂ per year, thanks to Voltalia’s solar power plants.

Under the terms of the Corporate PPA, CERN will purchase for 15 years the production of two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 26.8 megawatts, currently under development in southern France. The combined production of these two power stations will be equal to the consumption of 19,400 inhabitants.

CERN is committed to the continuous improvement of its energy performance and will be ISO 50001 certified by February 2023. CERN’s objectives are to minimize the energy required for its activities, improve energy efficiency and recover waste energy. This partnership therefore complements CERN’s major efforts in responsible energy management.

Sébastien Clerc, CEO of Voltalia, stated: “Voltalia is very proud to supply renewable energy to CERN, and in particular to its world-famous particle accelerators, which have demonstrated the existence of the Higgs boson. Our two photovoltaic projects will make a tangible contribution to CERN’s efforts to protect the environment through the production of competitive, low-carbon energy.”.

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About Voltalia (www.voltalia.com)

Voltalia is an international player in the field of renewable energy. The Group produces and sells electricity from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage facilities. It has a capacity of 3.1 GW in operation and under construction, and a portfolio of projects under development with a total capacity of 17.2 GW.

Voltalia is also a service provider that supports its renewable energy customers at every stage of their projects, from design to operation and maintenance.
As a pioneer in the business market, Voltalia offers a comprehensive range of services to companies, from the supply of green energy to energy efficiency services and the local production of their own electricity.
With more than 2,000 employees in 20 countries on 3 continents, Voltalia has the capacity to act on behalf of its customers worldwide.
Voltalia is listed on the regulated market of Euronext in Paris (FR0011995588 – VLTSA) and is included in the Enternext Tech 40 and CAC Mid&Small indices. The company is also included in the MSCI ESG ratings and the Sustainalytics ratings, among others.

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1 Corporate PPA: Corporate Power Purchase Agreement. A Corporate PPA is a long-term contract that links an electricity consumer, a company, directly to the producer who is building a new renewable energy plant to supply its customer.