After Heineken After announcing that it will produce beer using solar energy, it is now Johnnie Walker's turn to invest in this sustainable technology to produce whiskey. Beverage manufacturer Diageo, owner of the brand, announced this week that it plans to build a photovoltaic park at its factory in Fife, Scotland.
The plant produces 40 million cases of premium spirits per year. In total, the project includes the installation of 12 panels, with a capacity to generate 4 MW. The company will work with energy supplier E.ON and local Scottish company Emtec Energy to deliver the solar plant.
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According to the company, the goal is to operate by 2030 with 100% renewable energy. Furthermore, the company aims to form partnerships with suppliers to reduce indirect emissions by 50%.
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