Solar photovoltaic client case study – Vidrio Andino Saint-Gobain

Vidrio Andino is part of the Saint Gobain Group, a world leader in the housing and construction markets.

Project context

Vidrio Andino offers comprehensive and innovative solutions in the float glass market for the construction sector in the Andean region. The float glass plant is located in Soacha, Cundinamarca.

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Project highlights

  • Contribute to the diversification of energy sources and the reduction of CO2 emissions in the country.
  • Utilize vacant spaces without removing vegetation and meet the needs of Vidrio Andinos
  • Structures of different lengths and level the ground so that no shadows are cast on the panels.
  • Approximately 8,992 solar panels covering an area of 2.8 hectares
  • First photovoltaic project in the country’s only float glass factory

  • Reducing carbon footprint

  • Encouraging the development of renewable energy projects

  • Type of contract: PPA | Carport
  • Number of sites: 1
  • Start of contract: 11/2022
  • Contract length: 12 years

Project key figures

5.83 MWp

installed capacity

7.06 GWh

Annual production

1,087 tons

CO2 emissions avoided

0%

client investment

Avoided carbon emissions equivalent to

1 295 trees

planted

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