The use of renewable energy is becoming more common every day. Peru is no exception, as 2.1% of the electricity matrix comes from renewable energy, according to figures compiled by the H2LAC project, an organization in charge of promoting the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives in Latin America and the Caribbean.
On the Solar Map of Peru, Piura is one of the areas of the country with the highest solar radiation, which makes it a favorable destination for the capture of this resource. This panel, also known as a “photovoltaic cell” or “solar panel,” captures the renewable and inexhaustible energy of the sun so that production in its plants uses 100% clean and renewable solar energy.
Since last year, Alicorp has been implementing its strategy of transition towards the use of renewable energy in its plants with the aim of reducing its carbon footprint per ton produced by 20% by 2030. It started with Arequipa and now Piura.
The installation of solar panels at the Molino plant in Paita will take place in 3 stages and will have a total power of 400 kW. The energy captured by these panels will be used in the production of wheat flour. Only in this first stage, an annual production of 322,636 Kwh is estimated. This action will allow the reduction of approximately 225 tons of Co2 produced, equivalent to the gasoline consumption of more than 53.6 cars in one year.
“We are gradually migrating our matrix towards renewable sources and working on eco-efficiency projects that allow us to generate cost savings and at the same time reduce our annual carbon footprint, in line with our environmental commitment to reducing environmental footprints,” explains Ricardo Aleman, Supply Chain Maintenance Manager at Alicorp.
The characteristics of Piura and its radiant sun allow Alicorp to continue developing this type of energy and to continue with its strategy of continuing to invest in the use of clean energy. “Piura is the second region in which we are implementing this type of technology, and we will continue to evaluate the potential of other regions and locations, with the aim of becoming more eco-efficient and generating value in our environment through all our operating processes,” said the executive.