Cemex invest in renewable energy in Poland
Company signs agreement with EDP Energia Poland to build solar installations at cement and concrete plants
CEMEX have signed an agreement with EDP Energia Poland to build solar installations at several Cemex plants in Poland, with a total capacity of over 14MWp. This investment is part of Cemex’s global ‘Future in Action’ strategy to combat climate change.
Currently, Cemex have one solar farm at their ready-mixed concrete plant in Pruszków. New solar installations will be added to cement plants in Chełm, Rudniki, and Gdynia, as well as concrete plants in Mysłowice, Warsaw Annopol, Lublin, Szczecin, and Gdańsk. These installations will start operating in the second quarter of 2025 for the concrete plants. For the cement plants, the schedule assumes photovoltaic generation will begin in the first quarter of 2026.
The project will be carried out in collaboration with EDP Energia Polska under a 15-year agreement whereby EDP will install and manage the solar installations, providing clean energy to the Cemex facilities.
‘Cemex set ambitious decarbonization goals, and investing in renewable energy is an important step towards reducing emissions,’ said Michał Węglorz, regional energy negotiator at Cemex Poland. ‘The concluded agreement is important in this context because it will guarantee us access to green energy in the long term. Additionally, the contract will enable the diversification of energy sources powering our plants.’
Ireneusz Kulka, country lead of EDP in Poland, said: ‘We are glad that Cemex Poland, as a leader in their industry, have chosen photovoltaic solutions from EDP to implement their ambitious decarbonization goals. This co-operation is part of our mission to support the energy transition and provide clean energy for every type of industry. We are convinced that Cemex’s investments in renewable energy will contribute to building a sustainable future and will become an inspiration for other companies from the energy-intensive sector.
‘At EDP, we make every effort to be a reliable partner for our clients and, together with them, implement projects that have a real impact on reducing emissions and protecting the climate. In Poland, we have installed nearly 270MWp of power in various facilities, thus supporting businesses in building a sustainable future.’
