Mondelēz International inaugurates the photovoltaic plant at the Capriata d'Orba facility

Mondelēz International Group in Italy has inaugurated the new photovoltaic panel installation at the Capriata d'Orba facility, in the province of Alessandria.

The installation

The Capriata d’Orba site, deeply rooted in the country’s economic, social and agricultural fabric, has begun its journey towards self-generation of renewable energy with a photovoltaic installation comprising over 850 panels, with an installed nominal capacity of 500kW and annual production of approximately 660 MWh of renewable energy. Expanding the installation will bring the total number of panels installed to approximately 2.000 panels, with a total nominal capacity of 1.250 kW, enabling annual production of approximately 1.600 MWh of renewable energy per year, equal to approximately 45% of the electricity purchased by the facility from the national grid.

A strategic site

The facility at Capriata d’Orba is one of the leading production hubs of Mondelēz International worldwide for the production of biscuits and savoury snacks, as well as a model of technological innovation. Among the Group’s highest-performing industrial operations in Europe, exports 35% of its production and uses approximately 30.000 tonnes Italian wheat flour.

Each year, more than 33 million packs of Oro Saiwa are produced at the facility, equal to over 3 billion biscuits. Alongside the iconic Oro Saiwa brand, which celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, the Capriata d’Orba production lines also make some of the best-known brands in Mondelēz International’s portfolio every day, including Tuc, Cipster, Ritz and Premium.

The comment

"The new photovoltaic installation marks a further step in the site’s journey towards an increasingly efficient and sustainable production model. This investment will enable us to increase our use of renewable energy and reduce the environmental impact of our activities, while strengthening Capriata d’Orba’s strategic role in Mondelēz International’s production network. It is a choice that looks to the future and renews our commitment to generating value for people, the local area and the environment," said Gabriella Della Porta, director manufacturing at Mondelēz International Group in Italy.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.