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Alstom's Trápaga Plant Increases Solar Panel Capacity to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Alstom's Trápaga Plant Increases Solar Panel Capacity to Reduce Carbon Footprint
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28 / 02 / 2023

Alstom has increased the photovoltaic installation capacity at its Trápaga plant located in the Basque Country, by adding 30 new solar panels to the 91 panels already installed in 2021.

This photovoltaic installation will generate a total energy of 50,000 kWh per year, equivalent to 15% of the energy consumed by the plant. The installation will provide enough energy to power elements such as lighting, office IT equipment, and production lines, reducing energy consumption during peak times. The plant is also powered by 100% renewable electricity.

Diego García, Site Managing Director of the Trápaga industrial site, said, "With this new equipment, the site establishes a new milestone in achieving Alstom's objectives in terms of sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint of its operations. Not only do we develop sustainable mobility solutions to move towards a decarbonised society, but we do so with a socially and environmentally responsible business model."

Alstom is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving net-zero carbon by 2050, with specific environmental targets for 2025. In addition to using renewable energy sources, the plant has developed energy efficiency measures to optimize resource management and reduce overall consumption. Alstom's Trápaga plant, with its 200 employees, designs, manages and supplies electric propulsion and traction systems for various railway applications in all power ranges.

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