Pharmaceutical glass manufacturer Gerresheimer has installed a photovoltaic (PV) system at its site in Momignies, Belgium.
The PV system covers over 15,000 m2 on the roof of a production hall at the Momignies site.
With an installed capacity of 2.3 MWp, the system will produce around 2,100 MWh of solar power each year.
It is expected to save approximately 300 tons of CO2 compared to sourcing conventional electricity in Belgium.
Almost 100% of the green electricity produced by the PV system will be used on site.
Dietmar Siemssen, CEO of Gerresheimer AG, said: “The photovoltaic system in Momignies is a great example of how we are gradually advancing our sustainability goals.”
“We are increasing the share of green energy in the electricity supply to our production sites while reducing our CO2 emissions in the process. Gerresheimer also benefits economically from these projects.”
By 2030, Gerresheimer aims to switch its entire electricity supply to renewable sources.
The total share of energy from renewable sources across its 35 global production sites reached 45.6% by the end of 2023.
By the end of 2024, the share of electricity from renewable sources at the Momignies site will increase to around 25%, including the energy produced by the new PV system.
Due to its energy-intensive glass production, the site in Momignies is one of the Gerresheimer sites with high energy demand.
The site produces glass flacons and jars for the cosmetics industry, and has approximately 750 employees.
