Rubis: Rubis Photosol, first-prize winner of CRE tenders, launches the construction of its largest photovoltaic project in France and accelerates its development in Spain
24 Octobre 2023 - 5:45PM
Rubis: Rubis Photosol, first-prize winner of CRE tenders, launches
the construction of its largest photovoltaic project in France and
accelerates its development in Spain
24 October 2023, 17:45 CET
RUBIS PHOTOSOL, FIRST-PRIZE WINNER OF
CRE1 TENDERS, LAUNCHES THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ITS LARGEST PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT IN FRANCE
AND ACCELERATES ITS DEVELOPMENT IN SPAIN
Rubis Group subsidiary Rubis Photosol
was awarded 257 MWp of ground-mounted photovoltaic projects in
the call for tenders from the French Energy Regulatory Commission
(CRE) and is thus able to launch the construction of a 200 MWp
solar farm on the former Creil air base.
This success is a record since the start
of calls for tenders in France in 2011. Within these projects, the
Creil solar plant, second largest in France, will produce the
equivalent of the annual consumption of 85,000
households.
Finally, Rubis Photosol is accelerating
its development in Spain with the acquisition of three projects
with a capacity of nearly 30 MWp that will produce the
equivalent of the annual consumption of 20,000
households.
Winner of the CRE call for
tenders
In the "ground-mounted photovoltaic plants"
category, Rubis Photosol won 17% of the 1,519 MWp attributed
in the fourth period of the CRE call for tenders. These projects
will begin construction between 2024 and 2025. This significant
market share confirms Rubis Photosol’s position as a leader in
photovoltaic electricity production in France.
Creil photovoltaic project
Initiated in 2019 through a call for expressions
of interest (CEI) led by the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the
project enables the reconversion of the land of the former military
base of Creil in the Oise department, totalling 253 hectares
disused since 2016. Winner of this CEI, Rubis Photosol is
developing this 200 MWp project on 147 hectares of land,
the largest photovoltaic installation of the Ministry of the Armed
Forces' "Place au Soleil" plan. The job-creating project will
produce 188 GWh annually (the equivalent of 85,000 households’
consumption) and will thus contribute not only to the achievement
of the national objectives of the Multiannual Energy Programme, but
also to the ambition of developing solar energy in the
Hauts-de-France region. The investment for the construction of this
plant is estimated at around €130 million.
Development in Spain
In line with its development strategy in Spain,
Rubis Photosol announces the acquisition of three ready-to-build
projects in the Alicante region (municipality of Algorfa). As soon
as they are commissioned in the second half of 2025, these solar
farms will produce the equivalent of the annual consumption of
20,000 households.In addition, the pipeline of projects under
development in Spain has reached 300 MWp.
Rubis Photosol thus strengthens its leading
position in France and accelerates its development in Europe.
Clarisse Gobin-Swiecznik, Managing Partner of Rubis, commented:
"These projects illustrate the Group's strategy to develop in
renewable energy production in order to reach at least 25% of its
EBITDA by 2030. These successes reward the expertise of the teams
and testify to Rubis Photosol's competitiveness in these growing
markets. We are extremely pleased with these new developments,
which will enable the Rubis Group to become a major player in the
renewable energy sector in Europe. »
About Rubis Photosol
Founded in 2008, Photosol is one of France's
leading producers of photovoltaic electricity. With over
384 MWp in operation and under construction, and 3.7 GWp
under development, Photosol is positioned among the historic
leaders in the solar sector. Specialising in ground-mounted,
agrivoltaic, agricultural and tertiary rooftop installations, as
well as parking lot shading, Rubis Photosol develops and installs
projects that create value for their territory and for our
partners.Invested for the long term, Photosol teams design each
installation to combine performance and sustainability, then ensure
their operation and maintenance thanks to the expertise and
proximity of our subsidiary Photom.Keen to meet the challenges of
decarbonisation and the integration of renewable energies into the
power grid, Photosol is mobilising to deploy self-consumption
solutions, long-term electricity resale contracts (PPA),
electricity storage and green hydrogen production. Since 2022,
Photosol has been a subsidiary of the Rubis Group, whose ambition
and financial strength are helping to accelerate the development of
activities in France and abroad.
About Rubis
Rubis is an independent French group that has
been operating at the heart of energy for over 30 years, driven by
its mission to give as many people as possible access to reliable
and sustainable energy. The Group meets the essential needs of
individual customers in terms of mobility, cooking and heating, and
supplies the energy required for the operation of industry and
professionals in over 40 countries. Aware of the energy sector’s
key role in combating climate change, Rubis is currently
diversifying its business and offering towards less
carbon-intensive solutions. With around 4,500 employees across
three regions (Africa, the Caribbean and Europe), the Group relies
on a decentralised structure and operates its Energy Distribution,
Renewable Electricity Production and Bulk Liquid Storage (joint
venture) activities in close harmony with local requirements.Rubis
is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact. For more
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1 In France, the Commision de Régulation de l'Énergie (CRE) is
responsible for ensuring that competition operates smoothly, and
issues calls for tenders for various installations and technologies
(solar, wind, hydroelectric, etc.).
- Rubis: Rubis Photosol, first-prize winner of CRE tenders,
launches the construction of its largest photovoltaic project in
France and accelerates its development in Spain
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