FedEx decided to get solar energy via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Bright Sunday. This means FedEx will receive clean, renewable energy directly from a solar PV system on their roof without the need to make the investment or arrange for insurance, maintenance, monitoring, etc. Bright Sunday takes care of everything, and FedEx just pays for the electricity. This way, FedEx can focus on its core operations while simultaneously reducing its carbon emissions and energy costs..

The solar PV system will generate  approximately 95 megawatt hours of electricity annually. This output will cover an estimated 17% of the energy needs of the premises, contributing to reducing dependency on conventional grid power and reducing carbon emissions.

Montfrisa get solar energy using Bright Sunday PPA because it allows them to allocate the financial resources directly to our core business.

Montfrisa warehouses have the latest technology and are among the most modern in Spain, with a total storage capacity of 59,280 pallets at -25ºC. Montfrisa has an area of ​​more than 190,000m3 under controlled temperature. 

In Madrid (Getafe) and Valencia (Algemesí) the roofs have solar PV panels operated by Bright Sunday.

The estimated yearly solar energy production is 2,100,000 kWh per year. 

The clean-tech engineering company Konery did the installation.

About Montfrisa
Montfrisa was founded in 1919 in Lugo (Galicia). Its original name was “Montaña”; because, in its beginnings, it was focusing on transporting passengers and products between the valleys and mountains of Galicia. 

Montfrisa currently have a storage capacity of more than 58,600 pallets in Madrid, Barcelona, Vigo, Bilbao, Seville and Valencia. With 28 collaborators in the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, as well as in Portugal and France. Montfrisa fleet of vehicles covers more than 200 million kilometers per year.

Montfrisa works with the highest quality standards and has for example ISO9001:2015 certification since 2003 and also the IFS Logistics certificate.

For more information:Bright Sunday
Niklas Engström, CEO
niklas.engstrom@brightsunday.com

Jamon Salamanca is one of Spain’s largest producers of what is regarded as the best ham in the world, Jamón Ibérico. The company has now taken another step towards a more sustainable future. On the roof of one of their largest sites outside Salamanca, they now have a 2 MW solar PV system with 3,690 solar panels.

“For us it was an easy step to install solar panels. It is a natural part of our decarbonization journey.” says Javier Fernández Merinas, Director of Operations at Jamón Salamanca.

Zero investment and tech risk

Even if solar energy is a proven technology it requires competence and resources for continuous monitoring, maintenance and repairs to ensure the system always is performing at the highest possible level. Instead of making an investment and taking this operational responsibility, Jamon Salamanca made the decision to go for solar energy as a service, a so-called Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA), from Bright Sunday.

“The Power Purchase Agreement was a strategic choice for Jamón Salamanca.” says Jamón Salamanca’s Project Manager, Santiago Martin. “It has a clear advantage of zero upfront investment for the system and support liquidity for the company. This allows us to focus on our core business operations while still benefiting from CO2 free energy. We are actually also reducing our energy cost”

Smooth installation process

The actual technical installation of the solar PV system took about 4 months. 

“The installation process actually went faster than the initial time plan and had no impact at all on our operations. Even if we haven’t been involved in the work it’s good to know what is happening on our site and roof. The communication with both Bright Sunday and SolarTec has been very clear and transparent” says Santiago Martin, Jamón Salamanca.

The decarbonization journey continues

The solar PV system will produce more than 2,700,000 kWh per year of new clean energy for the next 30-40 years.

Together with our partner FGR Asesoría Energética we delivered a Solar PV system on the roof of the facilities, delivering electricity with zero emissions directly to the site. As a bonus FTM can enjoy over 20% savings from day one.

The focus for Ovalle Plus is to deliver the best and freshest fruit available. Together with our partner Enerdós Renovables we delivered a Solar PV system on the facilities roof, delivering electricity with zero emissions directly to the business. As a bonus Ovalle Plus can enjoy 40% savings from day one.

Together with our technical partner Efelec Energy we have installed solar PV panels to the roof of Hostelerias Pop. By doing this the customers passing by will enjoy food and beverages empowered by the sun at the same time as the owners enjoy the savings on their electricity bill.

El Cochinillo de Segovia is much more than an original meat producer. They take responsibility for the quality of the farms, the production, having the best wholesalers and now also by making their facilities more sustainable by installing solar panels on their roof. Together with our partner EDF Solar we now deliver electricity with 42% savings. Now El Cochinillo de Segovia can spend less money on their electricity bill and ensure to deliver the best meat possible instead.

Established in 1974 Piedras Moragues have always focused on delivering high quality products from their own quarries. They have become known for their four different sandstones and the ability to turn large boulders into almost anything that customers desire.

Now Bright Sunday helps Piedras Moragues going solar by financing the installation of solar panels at the factory roof. With our partner Ingenia21, covering the installation of the system, Piedras Moragues now can enjoy savings on the energy bill from day one and contribute to a more sustainable world at the same time.

Moldeados de cauchos Íscar are specialized in producing different types of plastic parts in the automobile, mining, sealing and electrical industry. Founded in 1986 the company now delivers high quality products to over 800 clients worldwide. Together with our technical partner EDF Solar, solar panels are now installed on the factory roof.

Jamon Salamaca is one of Spain’s largest producers of what is regarded as the best ham in the world, Jamón Ibérico. The company has now taken another step towards a more sustainable future. On the roof of one of their largest sites outside Salamanca, they now have a 2 MW solar PV system with 3,690 solar panels.

“For us it was an easy step to install solar panels. It is a natural part of our decarbonization journey.” says Javier Fernández Merinas, Director of Operations at Jamón Salamanca.

With the PPA Bright Sunday takes the operational responsibility and the performance risk whereas Jamón Salamanca only pays for energy produced. This way, Jamón Salamanca gets a worry free solution.

“The Power Purchase Agreement was a strategic choice for Jamón Salamanca.” says Jamón Salamanca’s Project Manager, Santiago Martin. “It has a clear advantage of zero upfront investment for the system and support liquidity for the company. This allows us to focus on our core business operations while still benefiting from CO2 free energy. We are actually also reducing our energy cost”

Smooth installation process
The actual technical installation of the solar PV system took about 4 months. The technical design and installation was done by SolarTec (www.solartecrenovables.com), Bright Sunday’s technical partner. Bright Sunday’s technical experts have been closely involved throughout the project and have been responsible for quality assurance and inspections.

“The installation process actually went faster than the initial time plan and had no impact at all on our operations. Even if we haven’t been involved in the work it’s good to know what is happening on our site and roof. The communication with both Bright Sunday and SolarTec has been very clear and transparent” says Santiago Martin, Jamón Salamanca.