Power: 291 kWp
Location: Guarda, Portugal
Type of building: Supermarket
Mounting system: Carport
Completion Date: 2021
Monitoring: Youdera App
Intermarché supermarket, Guarda, Portugal
Intermarché, a well-known French supermarket chain, operates some of its stores through a franchising model. In Portugal, they boast a widespread network of supermarkets, offering convenience to a large customer base.
This project was executed through a Production Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Youdera. Under this agreement, Youdera assumed full responsibility for the investment in the PV system, the carport structure, and associated civil works. As a result, Intermarché had no capital expenditure (capex) associated with this project, aligning with their goal of cost reduction and reducing their carbon footprint.
Segment
Supermarkets & Grocery stores industy
Key Details
Environmental Impact
The Intermarché Guarda plant is estimated to offset 240 ton of CO2e per year or 7'200 ton of CO2e over the plant's lifetime.
Challenges & Solutions
In the specific case of Intermarché Guarda, a franchisee was keen to address two key objectives: create shaded parking facilities and reduce energy costs. Given the franchisee's desire to minimize expenses and environmental impact, they explored the possibility of installing a solar power system either on the store's roof or as a carport at the store's entrance. Ultimately, the decision favored the carport option, primarily to provide essential shade to customers during the summer months.
