AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in drug and consumer product technologies, and Nadara, Europe’s largest independent onshore wind power producer, have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for energy from three agrivoltaic solar farms in Sicily, Italy. The farms—Landolina, Sughero Torto, and Sardella—will supply renewable energy to Aptar. This collaboration not only supports sustainability but also ensures a local source of clean energy for Aptar’s operations.
Since 2019, Aptar has been using renewable energy certificates (RECs) to cover almost all of its electricity consumption in Europe, minimizing its CO2 impact. The company is now taking the next step by transitioning part of its energy supply through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Nadara. Under this agreement, Aptar will purchase renewable energy from three solar farms for the next 10 years, covering about 40% of its electricity needs in the region. The rest of Aptar’s energy requirements in Europe will continue to be met through RECs.
Philippe Robert, Aptar’s Global Purchasing Vice President, mentioned, “Aptar is committed to increasing the portion of PPA in its electricity mix. Aptar’s electricity needs in Europe will continue to be fully covered by renewable electricity through this combination strategy.”
All three solar farms are set to start operations by 2026, with Landolina already up and running in 2024. Once fully operational, the three farms will generate around 100GWh of energy annually. Aptar and Nadara are both dedicated to supporting local communities, and the creation of these solar farms, along with the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), will create more opportunities to benefit residents in the area.
Beth Holland, Aptar’s Chief Sustainability Officer, stated, “Increasing renewable electricity is an important part of our sustainability strategy and Aptar is proud to have already achieved over 95% sourcing of renewables within our operations. Entering into a PPA with Nadara is the next step in maturity in this area, securing long-term energy availability that will power our future operations. We are committed to the goal of 100% renewable electricity procurement by 2030, as aligned with our science-based targets, and this partnership ensures we maintain our progress towards that goal.”
Joanna Ellis, Chief Commercial Officer at Nadara, commented, “We are thrilled to announce this agreement with Aptar, which further demonstrates the technical, commercial and community benefits that solar farms managed and operated by Nadara can deliver. The deal also supports our holistic approach to development which prioritizes robust stakeholder relationships and meaningful community impact. Initiatives across the three sites can ensure local communities receive direct benefits from the operations, while supporting Aptar to advance its sustainability goals.”
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) shows how collaboration can drive growth and bring long-term positive benefits to the industry, communities, and society as a whole.
