Essen/Clichy – RWE gibt die Unterzeichnung eines Stromabnahmevertrags für erneuerbare Energien (PPA) in Frankreich mit dem französischen Pharmakonzern Sanofi bekannt.

• Die Vereinbarung trat Anfang 2025 in Kraft und hat eine Laufzeit von 20 Jahren.
• RWE wird jährlich 21 GWh Ökostrom liefern, der vom Windpark „Chemin de Châlons 1“ in der Marne-Region (Frankreich) erzeugt wird.

(WK-intern) – Der 20-jährige Vertrag, der Anfang 2025 in Kraft trat, umfasst 21 GWh pro Jahr.

Der Strom wird von den drei Turbinen des Windparks „Chemin de Châlons 1“ in der Marne-Region mit einer Gesamtleistung von 9 MW erzeugt.

Olaf Lubenow, Leiter Commodity Solutions UK, Nord- und Südeuropa: „Ein 20-Jahres-Vertrag stellt eine langfristige Verpflichtung dar und zeugt vom gegenseitigen Vertrauen der Unterzeichner. Dieser PPA unterstreicht die Relevanz und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit erneuerbarer Energien, insbesondere der Onshore-Windenergie, für das Wachstum und die Dekarbonisierung der französischen Industrie, ohne auf staatliche Subventionen angewiesen zu sein.“

Dieser Vertrag spiegelt den wachsenden Trend unter Industriekonzernen zur Dekarbonisierung ihrer Betriebe wider, wobei Stromabnahmeverträge (PPAs) dabei eine Schlüsselrolle spielen. PPAs erfreuen sich zunehmender Beliebtheit, da sie Unternehmen den doppelten Vorteil bieten, stabile Strompreise zu sichern und ihre Energiewendeziele voranzutreiben. Mit zahlreichen Verträgen mit großen Unternehmen in den Bereichen Solarenergie, Onshore-Windenergie und Offshore-Windenergie hat sich RWE als führendes Unternehmen in diesem Bereich etabliert.

RWE and Sanofi sign a 20-year Renewable Power Purchase Agreement

The agreement took effect at the beginning of 2025 and will last for 20 years
RWE will supply 21 GWh of green electricity annually, generated by the “Chemin de Châlons 1” wind farm, in the Marne region (France)

Essen/Clichy – RWE announces the signing of a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in France with the French pharmaceutical group Sanofi. This 20-year contract, which became effective in early 2025, covers 21 GWh per year. The electricity will be generated by the three turbines of the “Chemin de Châlons 1” wind farm in the Marne region, with a total capacity of 9 MW.

Olaf Lubenow, Head of Commodity Solutions UK, North and South Europe: “A 20-year contract represents a long-term commitment and is a testament to the mutual trust between the signatories. This PPA highlights the relevance and competitiveness of renewable energy, particularly onshore wind, in supporting the growth and decarbonization of French industry without relying on state subsidies.”

This contract reflects the growing trend among industrial groups to decarbonize their operations, with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) playing a key role in this shift. PPAs have become increasingly popular as they provide companies with the dual benefits of securing stable electricity prices and advancing their energy transition objectives. With numerous agreements signed with major companies in the fields of solar energy, onshore wind energy and offshore wind energy, RWE has established itself as a leader in this field.

RWE
RWE is leading the way to a clean energy world. With its investment and growth strategy Growing Green, RWE is contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system. Around 20,000 employees work for the company in almost 30 countries worldwide. RWE is already one of the leading companies in the field of renewable energy. RWE is investing billions of euros in expanding its generation portfolio, in particular in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy and batteries. It is perfectly complemented by its global energy trading business. RWE is decarbonising its business in line with the 1.5-degree reduction pathway and will phase out coal by 2030. RWE will be net zero by 2040. Fully in line with the company’s purpose – Our energy for a sustainable life.

RWE Renouvelables France
A subsidiary of the RWE, RWE Renouvelables France is one of the leading developers and producers of renewable energies on the French market. With 270 employees throughout France, our teams develop, finance, build and operate wind and solar farms. The company is currently developing over 1.7 GW of onshore wind projects, 1.1 GWp of solar projects and has commissioned 176 MW since 2021.

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