Argentina: Holcim Argentina has awarded a contract to 360Energy to supply 30,000MWh/yr of electricity from its solar power plants. La Voz del Interior newspaper has reported that 360Energy will supply the energy from its 200MW network via the Renewable Energy Term Market (MATER). This will cover 75% of Holcim Argentina’s power consumption, corresponding to the production of 2.7Mt of cement. This will eliminate 68,600t/yr of CO2.
Holcim Argentina chief executive officer Christian Dedeu said “I am very happy because we are taking a new step in our commitment to zero emissions in Holcim's operations, and we will continue working every day to build progress for people and the planet.”
