Gestamp Solar, the first European photovoltaic developer that connects a project in Japan

Gestamp Solar, the first European photovoltaic developer that connects a project in Japan

FIRST SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2014 In 2014, three new projects, two in South Africa and one in Puerto Rico, with a total of 36.7 MW have been completed. In 2015, the company will reinforce its activity in Japan, and will expand its business into new markets such as Central America and Middle East, with four projects totaling 108.4 MW. Madrid, May 14, 2015. Gestamp Solar, the photovoltaic solar energy division of Gestamp Renewables, has been the European photovoltaic developer that connects a project in Japan, one of the strategic objectives for 2015, according to the first Sustainability Report published by the company. The company has a set of 55 solar farms in operation in 2014 in Spain, Peru, Puerto Rico, USA, Italy, France and South Africa, including both own and managed for third parties. Its priority is to continue growing in a sustainable and profitable manner. In 2014, the company began the construction of four new projects, one in Honduras, one in Kuwait and two in Japan, one of which is the Fukuroda plant in Japan, connected in early 2015. The innovative project “Kishoa” in Mexico is emphasized among the activities of the past year. This projects allows, thanks to an innovative software, a simple analysis to assess the profitability of installing photovoltaic power generation systems in homes and small businesses. High Quality Employement Additionally, 89% of employees have permanent contracts and health and safety of employees and subcontractors are a key aspect in the development of the company. Finally, it is highlighted that in 2014 the rate of accidents among professionals has been zero. On the other hand, conservation...
Gestamp Wind avoided the emission of more than 464,000 tons of CO2 to the atmosphere

Gestamp Wind avoided the emission of more than 464,000 tons of CO2 to the atmosphere

 II SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2014 In 2014 Noblesfontein, its first wind farm in South Africa, with an installed capacity of 73.8 MW, which represents an investment of over 120 million euros, started operating. The company is building 17 wind farms in Poland, Belgium, Brazil, Turkey and Mexico. Madrid, May 12, 2015. Gestamp Wind, wind power subsidiary of Gestamp Renewables, has avoided the emission of more than 464,000 tons of CO2, thanks to its more than 540MW of clean energy installed. Counting on the new wind farms that have come into operation in 2015, the company, specialized in the development, construction and operation of wind farms, has reached a total of 650 MW, according to its second Sustainability Report. The environment is a strategic factor and therefore the company considers the environmental impact of its wind farms at all stages: from planning, design, construction, and operation to decommissioning. It also contributes to the fight against climate change Last year, Gestamp Wind was present in 9 countries with 21 operating wind farms located in Spain, Turkey, Brazil, USA, Puerto Rico and South Africa. Its priority is to continue growing in a sustainable and profitable manner, so in 2014 it began the construction of eighteen wind farms, that includes a farm in Poland, two in Belgium, thirteen in Brazil, two in Turkey and two mini hydraulic in Mexico. More than half started operating in early 2015. In 2014, initiatives that reinforce the commitment to human rights in the supply chain, formally including clauses on acceptance and compliance processes and supplier approval were carried out. High Quality Employment The Sustanability Report also emphasizes that...