Sector
Renewable energies (biomass)
Date of investment
2017
Status
Disinvested
Contact
Installation of biomass boilers to supply thermal energy at a paper production plant owned by LC Paper in Besalú and at two hotels of the Barceló chain located in Isla Canela (Huelva) and Sancti Petri (Cádiz) in order to reduce their electricity consumption and carbon footprint.
By using energy more efficiently, and therefore consuming less, consumers can reduce their energy bills, help protect the environment, mitigate climate change, reduce dependence on external oil and gas suppliers and support sustainable economic growth. To achieve these benefits, it is necessary to improve energy efficiency along the entire energy chain, from production to final consumption.
The EU has set a target of 32.5% improvement in energy efficiency by 2030 compared to 2007 levels.
Energy saving solution using biomass for hot water and heating.
The implementation of energy efficiency measures in buildings reduces energy consumption, controls costs for owners and users, mitigates the impact of rising energy prices and promotes less dependence on fossil fuels, reduced emissions and improved air quality, benefiting both owners/users and society.
In terms of environmental impact, it has been estimated that the implementation of the three facilities will save 59,093 tonnes of CO2 emissions over their 10-year lifetime (i.e. 5,909 tonnes/year).
The implementation of energy efficiency solutions significantly reduces emissions, but some solutions rely on fossil fuels and may be constrained in the future due to environmental regulations and taxes. The environmental benefits of electricity efficiency measures depend on the evolution of the electricity mix towards renewable sources.
