Voltalia and Co-op Forge Strategic Alliance for Eco-Friendly Electricity Supply in the UK

Voltalia and Co-op have entered into a 15-year partnership with a Corporate PPA for the entire output of the 34 MW Eastgate solar farm in North Yorkshire, supplying 7.5% of Co-op’s electricity needs annually. The project, slated to be operational in 2025, will consist of 62,500 solar panels and produce approximately 34,000 MWh per year, powering Co-op’s estate across the UK.

This marks a crucial milestone as Co-op actively advocates for energy market reform and strives to achieve Net Zero for its operations by 2035. The contract signing with Co-op underscores Voltalia’s position as a leader in offering Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) solutions to corporations and organizations.

Leveraging its expertise and proven track record across the renewable infrastructure value chain, Voltalia delivers competitive and low-risk energy solutions. Additionally, Voltalia has taken a significant stride forward by initiating early construction activities for the Eastgate solar farm, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable energy in the United Kingdom.

Shirine Khoury-Haq, Group CEO at the Co-op, said, “The signing of this Corporate PPA is a significant milestone demonstrating Co-op’s goal to green the energy grid and create transparency in the renewable energy market. Not only will this agreement unlock more green energy, it will also enable energy security, drive economic growth and move us closer to net zero. That’s why we still believe that grid decarbonisation should be an absolute priority for the Government. Whilst businesses have a part to play, reform to allow much more rapid progress for projects such as the Eastgate solar project is urgently needed. Whilst the significant progress the United Kingdom has made to date is to be applauded, as a country we remain too reliant on fossil fuels, and ambitious targets alone won’t deliver the benefits that a Net Zero grid will deliver, from energy security to lower generation costs to the better outcome for the planet that’s so desperately needed.”

Sébastien Clerc, CEO of Voltalia, added, “We are very proud to support Co-op in their net carbon zero target by providing clean electricity in the food industry, reaching millions of individuals and enabling us to raise awareness of more sustainable and responsible consumption.”