Borealis and Burgenland Energie Sign First Long-Term Renewable Wind and Solar Hybrid PPA in Austria - Energy Central
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Borealis and Burgenland Energie Sign First Long-Term Renewable Wind and Solar Hybrid PPA in Austria
- May 22, 2024 11:04 pm GMT
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Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefins solutions and a European front-runner in polyolefins recycling, and , the leading wind and solar power producer and green tech solution provider in
Under the ten-year agreement, renewable electricity will be provided by a hybrid renewable energy park located in Nickelsdorf,
With the signing of this PPA, Burgenland Energie is proving its status as both a wind power pioneer and the largest producer of wind energy in
Additionally, Borealis is securing 55% renewable electricity for its operations in
"We are extremely proud to announce the signing of this significant hybrid Power Purchase Agreement with Burgenland Energie. We, thereby, take another step towards our goal of sourcing all electricity for our operations from renewable sources by the end of 2030. This new partnership exemplifies our dedication to spearheading the energy transition as well as our commitment to our purpose of re-inventing essentials for sustainable living,” says
"When discussing climate change and the steps we're taking to combat it, it's crucial to recognize that individuals and companies play pivotal roles in achieving our goals. The partnership between Borealis and Burgenland Energie exemplifies how collective efforts can drive significant change, demonstrating that preserving our planet while maintaining high levels of innovation and technology is indeed achievable. By harnessing wind and solar energy from
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