TotalEnergies and Holcim inaugurate Europe's largest floating solar plant for self-consumption

TotalEnergies and Holcim have inaugurated Europe's largest floating solar plant dedicated to self-consumption, located at Holcim's cement plant in Obourg, Belgium. The 31 MW facility, comprising 55,000 solar panels across 17 hectares of water on a rehabilitated chalk extraction site, produces 30 GWh of renewable electricity annually. This project supports Holcim's decarbonization strategy by providing clean energy for its cement production operations. The plant represents a significant innovation in industrial self-consumption and landscape integration, featuring a 700-meter directional drilling connection to minimize visual impact.

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TotalEnergies

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TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies. They provide energy that is more affordable, sustainable, reliable and accessible.

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Holcim

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Holcim is a global leader in sustainable construction, offering high-value building materials and solutions. They focus on creating value across the built environment, from infrastructure and industry to buildings, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation.