(Münchenstein/Düsseldorf, 18 July 2019) aventron, Swiss green power producer, and Statkraft, Europe's largest producer of renewable energy and leading PPA provider, have concluded a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA). Statkraft will purchase a total of 330 GWh of electricity from the Spanish solar park Bargas in Toledo from July 2020.
The 50 MWp solar park will be built and operated without any government subsidies. In the coming weeks, aventron will start the construction of the solar park, which is located approximately 80km south of Madrid. Start of operations is expected to be in July 2020.
"The market for long-term power purchase agreements for renewable projects is developing slowly, although this is a crucial element for the marketability of subsidy-free green electricity production," says Eric Wagner, COO of the aventron Group. "With Statkraft, we have found the right partner to realise our Bargas project on time. For aventron, the project is trend-setting."
"With the power purchase agreement, we help securing the long-term financing of the solar park and thus contribute to the further expansion of renewable energy in Spain," says Hallvard Granheim, Executive Vice President Markets & IT in Statkraft. "Spain has set the target of achieving a 20% share of renewable energy in its electricity mix by 2020. We are very pleased to be working with aventron to contribute to this goal."
About aventron:
aventron AG is an established producer of electricity from renewable energy sources. The company focuses on the acquisition and operation of hydro, wind and solar power plants in Switzerland and selected European countries. aventron has 465 MW of installed capacity.
In the medium-term, the company plans to build up a diversified and balanced portfolio of renewable energies with a total installed capacity of 1000 MW and thus become a leading operator of renewable energy power plants in Europe. aventron offers an attractive investment opportunity in European energy infrastructure for long-term investors. The company is listed on the Berne Stock Exchange BX Berne Exchange (AVEN - ISIN CH0023777235).
About Statkraft:
Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and is Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind and solar power as well as gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has 3,600 employees in 16 countries.
As the leading PPA provider, Statkraft is bringing together pan-European electricity producers and companies from trade and industry and is developing new concepts that add value to both sides. Customers benefit from decades of experience in supplying renewable energy at long-term predictable and competitive prices. With a portfolio of circa 18,500 MW, Statkraft is one of the largest managers of renewable assets on behalf of third parties in Europe. The company is owned by the Norwegian Government and has an A- credit rating.
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