Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), a subsidiary of the Ardagh Group, completed a 13-MWDC solar project that will soon supply its Madera, California, facility with clean energy.
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The Madera solar field, built, owned and operated by Longroad Energy, will deliver renewable energy to Ardagh’s glass manufacturing facility, accounting for approximately 20% of the facility’s electricity needs. Longroad worked with First Solar, Valta Energy, McCarthy Building Companies, Nevados and A-C Electric Company to bring the project to fruition.
“Longroad Energy is pleased that our solar project will help AGP-North America to meet its impressive sustainability goals,” said Eric Barnhart, VP, corporate development at Longroad Energy. “We are proud to collaborate with AGP-North America and contribute to a clean and more resilient future.”
In addition to the Madera project, in 2019, Ardagh partnered with KDC Solar on a state-of-the-art solar field at Ardagh’s Bridgeton, New Jersey, glass production facility.
“This renewable electricity project in Madera is a testament to Ardagh’s commitment to sustainability,” said Brian Brandstatter, President and CEO of AGP-North America. “Beyond protecting the environment, we are investing in our local community and our customers. By enhancing our sustainability efforts, we are ensuring long-term value, reliability and cost-effective solutions for the brands that rely on us. This initiative underscores our dedication to being a responsible and forward-thinking glass container manufacturer in California.”
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