Green investment gains momentum – we’ve started building Marcopol’s photovoltaic farm

At Marcopol, we consistently invest in solutions that not only support our company’s growth but also address global environmental challenges. We are proud to announce that we have begun implementing a long-planned renewable energy project – the construction of our first photovoltaic farm.

1.5 MW of clean energy

A ground-mounted photovoltaic installation with a capacity of 1.5 MW is being built on a plot located just behind our warehouses in Chwaszczyno. In July, we obtained a legally binding building permit, and the symbolic start of works – the groundbreaking ceremony – is planned for 28 July. Construction is scheduled to be completed on 15 September 2025, after which acceptance procedures and connection of the installation to Energa’s power grid will begin.

Efficiency through smart orientation

The design assumes an east–west layout, which enables a more even distribution of energy generation throughout the entire day – from the morning hours to the late afternoon working hours of the plant. This solution maximizes on-site consumption and reduces the need to draw power from the external grid.

Tangible benefits for the environment and the business

As Andrzej Hirsch, Head of the Electrical Department at Marcopol, emphasizes:

Photovoltaics are now one of the pillars of the industry’s energy transition. Our installation will cover a significant share of the company’s energy demand while reducing CO₂ emissions. The project has been developed with long-term efficiency in mind, and the east–west orientation ensures better on-site use of the energy generated for the plant’s needs.

It is estimated that, thanks to this investment, carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 2,500 tonnes per year, marking a significant step towards lowering our carbon footprint.

Long-term sustainability strategy

The start of construction of the photovoltaic farm is part of our broader ESG strategy, which provides for the gradual implementation of pro-environmental solutions and an increase in the share of renewable energy in the company’s energy mix. This investment will also give us greater control over energy costs and greater resilience to price volatility on the energy market.

Tomasz Albecki
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