Carlsberg Deepens Commitment to Carlsberg renewable energy with New Nordic Agreements
The Carlsberg Group has taken a significant step in its sustainability journey by partnering with Better Energy to secure two new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). These long-term agreements will ensure a steady supply of renewable electricity to its breweries in Denmark and Sweden. In total, this partnership will provide 108 GWh of green electricity annually, an amount substantial enough to power approximately 27,000 homes.
This move is a core part of Carlsberg’s broader sustainability program, which aims for a zero-carbon footprint by actively accelerating the green transition. By securing energy from new renewable sources, the company is directly contributing to the expansion of green energy infrastructure in the region.
Powering Breweries with a New Danish Solar Park for Carlsberg renewable energy
The agreements with Better Energy are structured to support specific national operations, allocating an additional 63 GWh of renewable electricity for Carlsberg’s Danish facilities and 45 GWh for its Swedish breweries. This electricity will be generated by a new 51 MW solar park currently being built by Better Energy in Denmark, with an expected operational date in 2025.
Bringing a new solar park of this magnitude online is a major undertaking. It relies on a sophisticated solar panel manufacturing process and a deep understanding of the basics of solar panel manufacturing. The financial certainty provided by PPAs like Carlsberg’s is often critical for developers to move forward with projects that have a complex solar panel manufacturing plant cost breakdown.
A Broader Nordic Strategy for a Greener Future with Carlsberg renewable energy
This initiative extends far beyond Denmark and Sweden. It is part of a comprehensive Nordic strategy that also includes Carlsberg’s operations in Norway (Ringnes) and Finland (Sinebrychoff). The company has strategically diversified its renewable energy sources across the region, sourcing power from run-of-river hydropower in Norway and onshore wind farms in Sweden and Finland. For instance, Carlsberg Sverige also has an eight-year PPA with RWE to source electricity from the Örken onshore wind farm.
Crucially, these agreements are designed not just to purchase green electricity but to drive the development of entirely new renewable energy projects. This approach provides the financial security needed to build additional capacity, going a step beyond simply buying renewable energy certificates from existing facilities. It represents an active contribution to growing the region’s renewable infrastructure and achieving real emissions reductions.
What This Means for the European Energy Market and Carlsberg renewable energy
For homeowners and tenants in Germany, large-scale corporate commitments like Carlsberg’s are more relevant than they might first appear. Such initiatives are vital for accelerating the green energy transition across Europe. By financing and adding new renewable capacity to the interconnected European grid, these projects help increase the overall supply of clean electricity. This can contribute to greater price stability and energy security for consumers throughout the continent, including in Germany. Ultimately, corporate actions like this align with national and European goals for a carbon-neutral future, demonstrating how industry leadership can help drive the systemic change needed to address climate change.
As more companies adopt this forward-thinking model of directly funding new renewable assets, the collective impact on our shared energy future will continue to grow. To better understand the technology driving this green revolution, consider exploring our free e-course on solar manufacturing.
