Goodyear and EDP inaugurate a 7 MWp solar project in Luxembourg
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and EDP, a European leader in solar solutions to power companies, have inaugurated a new solar photovoltaic installation at Goodyear facilities in Luxembourg with a combined capacity of 7 MWp.
The official opening ceremony took place in the presence of Lex Delles, Luxembourg Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy, and Tourism, and representatives from Goodyear and EDP.
Signed in 2024 through Enerdeal, a leading energy company in Luxembourg acquired by EDP in 2023, the project represents a total of 7 MWp of solar installed capacity on the Goodyear facilities. It includes 5 MWp at the Tire Plant and the Goodyear Innovation Center rooftop, as well as 2 MWp in carport structures covering the Goodyear Innovation Center parking lot. Combined, this installation is expected to generate around 6.5 GWh of electricity annually, which will be consumed directly onsite at Goodyear. The solar installations are the fifth in Goodyear EMEA and the eleventh globally. Goodyear has a goal to transition to 100 percent renewable energy for all its manufacturing operations by 2040.
Beyond their environmental benefits, the solar carport structures provide shelter for vehicles and make useful use of space. In Luxembourg, these systems represent an efficient way to generate renewable energy by utilizing existing areas, such as public, office, or commercial parking lots.
“Goodyear has a global goal to transition its manufacturing operations and processes to all renewable electricity by 2030 and to all renewable energy by 2040. Today’s announcement puts us one step closer to this goal,” states Alex Schumann, Director Manufacturing Luxembourg at Goodyear.
EDP started operating in the Belux region in 2023 with the acquisition of Enerdeal, a provider of solar energy solutions with a consolidated presence in the distributed generation market. EDP holds a leading global position in distributed generation projects and is a leader among European-based players. With more than a decade of experience, the group has installed to date around 3 GWp of solar DG capacity with business and residential clients worldwide.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
About Enerdeal
Enerdeal, part of the EDP group, is now strengthening its more than 15 years of experience in the country through this project, expanding its Distributed Generation business to this market and the neighbouring countries.
Operating solar Distributed Generation worldwide, the group has a strong track record and dedicated teams that have already deployed more than 150 thousand installations in residential houses (in Europe) and in small businesses to large-size corporate companies, across Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, and Brazil. This achievement showcases EDP's solid ability to secure clients globally while contributing to a more sustainable planet for all.
About EDP
EDP is a global energy leader with presence in Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific. The company operates across four primary platforms (Renewable Generation Assets, Networks, Client Solutions and Global Energy Management), counting on the talent of nearly 12,000 employees worldwide.
The group is one of the largest producers in the world featuring a global and distinctive portfolio of assets in onshore and offshore wind and solar, as well as hydro, with a total installed capacity of 32 GW. EDP continually leverages this portfolio to drive increased deployment of renewable technologies, including hybridization of renewable assets, energy storage, and green hydrogen, while expanding its grid infrastructure -key enabler of the energy transition.
EDP is proud of being one of the greenest utilities in the world, already generating around 90% of its energy from renewable sources. It ranks among the most sustainable electric companies globally, as recognized by the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices, and its commitment to decarbonization and accelerating the energy transition aims for being net-zero by 2040. This initiative will enhance EDP’s renewable capacity, strengthen its electricity networks, support its clients, and empower communities in the shift toward a more sustainable planet.
EDP already has a global leading position in solar Distributed Generation projects and is a leader among European-based players. With more than a decade of experience, the group has installed to date around 3 GWp of solar DG capacity with business and residential clients worldwide.
Operating solar Distributed Generation worldwide, the group has a strong track record and dedicated teams that have already deployed more than 150 thousand installations in residential houses (in Europe) and in small businesses to large corporate companies, across Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, and Brazil. This achievement showcases EDP's solid ability to secure clients globally while contributing to a more sustainable planet for all.