Soft drinks company Britvic has revealed that 75% of power used to make household names such as Robinsons, Tango and J2O will come from a 160-acre solar farm in Northamptonshire.
The solar site, commissioned in January 2024 and operational from today, will generate 3.1 GW of power, which can cut as much as 1,113 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the drink manufacturer’s supply chain each year.
Working with renewables provider Atrato Onsite Energy, the 650,000sq m solar installation, will scale up to produce 28GWh. It is part of Britvic’s long-term commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Britvic director of sustainable business Sarah Webster said: “This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that the some of the country’s most recognisable and much-loved soft drinks are powered by renewable energy.
“We know consumers want to buy more sustainable products, and this is another step towards reducing carbon emissions and our long-term sustainability targets.”
Last year Britvic signed an agreement to produce Ballygowan Mineral Water using 100% renewable electricity from wind energy.
The company also launched an £8 million project to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions by 50% at its Beckton site.
