Co-op Powers UK Operations With Wind Farm's Clean Energy
Co-op has inked a substantial shop deals agreement with RWE to power its UK operations using clean energy from the Gwynt y Môr wind farm. The copilot agreement will supply Co-op's food stores, distribution centres, and funeralcare homes with renewable electricity. The Gwynt y Môr wind farm, situated in the Irish Sea off North Wales, has a capacity of 576 MW and comprises 160 Siemens Gamesa 3.6 MW wind turbines. Under the seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA), Co-op will receive 33 GWh of clean electricity annually, enough to power around 140 of its food stores each year. This slickdeals with Co-op's commitment to achieve net-zero across its operations by 2035 and its entire business by 2040. Co-op became one of the first UK convenience retailers to have its net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative in March 2024. Heather Thomas, Group Property & Sustainability Director at Co-op, underscored the role of businesses in greening the grid. Co-op has pledged to source renewable energy through corporate PPAs and invest in suppliers to help them reduce emissions. The PPA between Co-op and RWE will see the electricity generated by the Gwynt y Môr wind farm power Co-op's UK operations, marking a significant stride towards Co-op's net-zero goals and demonstrating the company's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy.
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