Agthia Group PJSC, a prominent food and beverage company in the region, has taken a significant stride in reducing its carbon footprint. The group’s solar energy initiative involves setting up solar power plants at the production facilities of Al Ain Water and Al Foah, two key subsidiaries.
This environmentally conscious collaboration with Yellow Door Energy, a renowned UAE-based solar developer, is formalized through the execution of a Letter of Award and the subsequent signing of a solar lease agreement, demonstrating Agthia’s commitment to sustainability.
Agthia Group’s Solar Initiative Targets 20% Energy Offset
Anticipated to offset nearly 20% of the factories’ annual energy consumption, the initiative aims to achieve both sustainability benefits and cost efficiencies. Over the next 25 years, the project is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 124,000 tonnes, generating 287,000 MWh of clean energy.
This translates to an environmental impact equivalent to recycling 5.4 million single-use plastic bags, planting 2.1 million trees over a decade, and eliminating the use of 53 million litres of gasoline, according to WAM.
The two solar PV power plants, established under this agreement, boast capacities of around 5MWp each at the respective factories. Agthia is committed to integrating renewable energy into its manufacturing processes through a long-term lease arrangement with Yellow Door Energy.
Agthia Group Takes Strides Toward Sustainability Through Solar Energy Partnership with Yellow Door Energy
Alan Smith, Group Chief Executive Officer of Agthia Group, said: “This solar energy project is a huge step forward in our pursuit of becoming a diversified, leading food and beverage company devoted to sustainability. Food processors and manufacturers have significant hurdles in balancing safety and quality requirements with sustainable production techniques while boosting energy efficiency. By introducing solar into our energy mix, we significantly lower the carbon footprint associated with operations in these two locations. Additionally, collaborating with Yellow Door Energy resonates with our ideals of innovation, sustainability, and responsibility.”
Rory McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer of Yellow Door Energy, said: “During the Year of Sustainability and in line with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 target, we are honoured to partner with Agthia Group on its remarkable sustainability journey. Yellow Door Energy brings clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to more than 80 leading businesses in 6 countries, with a project portfolio of over 200 MWp. In addition to solar, we also provide battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions, EV charging stations, LED lighting and more. We are proud to be a UAE-founded and headquartered company, supporting visionary companies such as Agthia Group towards achieving their sustainability goals.”
