CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research), an internationally renowned scientific organisation specialising in fundamental physics; and Voltalia, an international player in renewable energy; – have signed two Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
CERN’s particles accelerators on either side of the French-Swiss border near Geneva consume large quantities of electricity. CERN’s commitments to purchase renewable electricity will avoid the emission of 8,775 tons of CO2 per year.
Under the terms of the Corporate PPA, CERN will purchase for 15 years the output of two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 26.8 megawatts, currently under development in the south of France. The combined output of these two plants will be equivalent to the consumption of 19,400 inhabitants.
CERN is committed to the continuous improvement of its energy performance. CERN’s objectives are to minimize the energy required for its activities, improve energy efficiency and recover waste energy. This partnership therefore complements CERN’s major efforts towards responsible energy management.
