Vodafone has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to procure wind power in Ireland.
Flogas this week announced a joint PPA with Vodafone Ireland and its tower unit, Vantage Towers.
The €6 million ($6.7m) agreement allows Vodafone to directly purchase renewable electricity from the Derrynadivva Wind Farm located in County Mayo.
Amanda Nelson, CEO at Vodafone Ireland said: “We are proud of the steps we’re taking to not only support our customers to be greener but also green our own operations. Today’s announcement is an investment in Ireland and its renewable energy industry. This is a significant step towards our own ambitious net-zero targets.’’
Flogas said Vodafone is the first telco to sign a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) in Ireland.
Combined with other agreements Vodafone has in place, 100 percent of the telco’s Irish operations are reportedly now matched with certificates of renewable energy sources in Ireland.
Brian McHugh, managing director at Vantage Towers Ireland, added: “Vantage Towers’ infrastructure network is totally powered by renewable energy, in line with our global ESG agenda. Sustainability is a necessity, and this agreement with Flogas is a further commitment to minimizing the impact of our business on the environment, and a continued investment in Ireland’s natural generating capability.’’
Flogas Ireland provides natural gas, methane, and renewable energy to customers. The company is part of services group DCC plc.
James Temple, renewables manager at Flogas, said: “The CPPA with Vodafone Ireland underscores the accelerating commitment of Irish companies to increase their use of carbon-free energy and lead in renewable energy adoption. As a leading provider of clean energy CPPAs, Flogas is dedicated to enhancing the economic feasibility of renewable projects and advancing Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon economy.”
Vodafone has previously signed PPAs in the UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal with the likes of RWE, Iberdrola, Centrica, and Mytilineos.
Pat Brett, director at Derrynadivva Wind Farm Ltd said: “We are thrilled that Derrynadivva Wind Farm in Co Mayo continues to play a pivotal role in Ireland’s transition to a sustainable energy future. By delivering clean, renewable wind energy to some of the nation’s largest companies, we are not only helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also supporting these businesses in their commitment to more efficient and responsible energy consumption.”