Acciona will now cover 40% of Movistar Chile’s network, supplying more than 108GWh/year of electricity from renewable energies.
This will avoid the emission of 42,400 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Acciona to supply 108 GWh/year to the Chilean grid
Acciona and Movistar Chile have signed a new power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply up to 40% of their network operations with renewable energy.
This contract amounts to 108 GWh of clean electricity supply per year.
It will be drawn directly from the company’s 684 MW of wind and solar assets in Chile.
Acciona is making a massive commitment in Chile, investing around USD$1.2 billion in renewable energy projects.
Acciona’s commitment to the Telefonica Group
This contract illustrates the cooperation already established between Acciona and the Telefónica Group, to which Movistar belongs.
Acciona thus doubles the total amount of green electricity it supplies to the group.
In fact, since last June, the company has been supplying 100 GWh a year to Telefónica’s headquarters and data processing facilities in Spain.
Responding to Movistar Chile’s environmental concerns
This supply will enable Movistar to reduce its annual CO2 emissions by 42,400 tonnes/year.
This benefit seems essential to the company’s current policy:
“If we want to achieve a completely sustainable business, we have to be responsible for the impact of our operations, and ensure that they run as efficiently as possible”, said José Antonio Rodriguez, Head of Network Management at Movistar Chile.
Movistar already works to the highest environmental standards (ISO 140001).
The company is now seeking ISO 50001 certification.
This means minimizing its carbon footprint.
By signing a contract with Acciona, Movistar is one step closer to this goal of carbon neutrality.
