GreenYellow has announced the signing of a contract with CMC Sp. z o.o., a wooden pallet manufacturer, for the development of a rooftop solar plant at its production site in Andrychów, southern Poland. The project, with a capacity of 653 kilowatt-peak (kWp), will operate under a full self-consumption model. The plant is expected to produce around 690 megawatt-hours (MWh) annually, covering a significant share of the site’s energy demand, particularly for wood drying processes.
A capital-free investment model
The solar plant will be financed, built, operated and maintained by GreenYellow under the PV-as-a-Service model. This system allows CMC to avoid any initial investment costs or use of equity. The company will be invoiced based on the actual electricity generated. GreenYellow is responsible for all stages, from the initial energy audit to the continuous operation of the plant, which is scheduled to come online in 2026.
The plant will cover a surface area of 3,000 square metres, with approximately 1,500 high-efficiency monocrystalline photovoltaic panels. According to technical projections, the installation will avoid the emission of over 355 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) per year, while providing a long-term solution to stabilise energy costs.
An industrial project within a modernisation strategy
CMC Sp. z o.o., active for over three decades, operates in several key industrial sectors such as agri-food, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its Andrychów facility is considered one of the most modern in Poland’s wood sector, with automated logistics and advanced drying infrastructure. The company is certified to multiple quality and sustainability standards, including ISO 9001:2015, EPAL and FSC.
This project forms part of CMC’s long-term strategy to reduce operational costs and modernise its energy use. The agreement with GreenYellow may be extended to other group sites depending on the performance and profitability of the Andrychów model.
