Stellantis Expands Decarbonized Energy Across Europe, with Solar Installations Covering Two-Thirds of Manufacturing Plants

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Stellantis is accelerating the rollout of renewable energy generation and storage solutions across its European manufacturing network, advancing its long-term carbon net-zero ambition.

Energy management is a key lever to reduce CO₂ emissions while strengthening industrial competitiveness. Within its manufacturing operations, Stellantis’ approach is structured around three priorities: reducing overall energy consumption, increasing the share and mix of low‑carbon energy sources, and ensuring energy availability to protect production continuity.

“Energy management is a critical enabler of our decarbonization roadmap. By expanding on‑site renewable solutions — including solar, wind, geothermal and biomass — together with energy storage, we are reducing emissions, improving energy autonomy and reinforcing the competitiveness of our manufacturing footprint,” said Francesco Ciancia, Global Head of Manufacturing at Stellantis.

Stellantis’ European manufacturing sites now source 68% of their electricity from decarbonized energy. The Company aims for on-site self-consumption to account for 31% of energy used across its European plants in 2026, with leading sites targeting as much as 80%.

Stellantis’ energy management approach is supported by a robust governance framework, with 89% of Stellantis’ European manufacturing sites certified to ISO 50001 energy management standards.
Expanding On‑site Photovoltaic Generation Across Europe
Stellantis is scaling up on‑site photovoltaic projects across Europe through partnerships with leading energy providers, primarily under the on‑site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model. Under this model, energy partners manage the full lifecycle of the photovoltaic installations in line with the specific energy needs of each plant, with ownership ultimately transferred to Stellantis at the end of the agreed term.

So far, photovoltaic projects have been completed or are underway at 27 European manufacturing sites, representing more than 500 MW of installed capacity. At sites such as Tychy (Poland), self-consumption could reach around 60% by the end of 2026. In Zaragoza(Spain), where a hybrid system combining photovoltaic power and on-site wind turbines is already operating, self-consumption could rise to as much as 80% by year-end.

Depending on site configuration, the photovoltaic systems are installed on rooftops, parking canopies or ground‑mounted areas. Once fully operational, they are expected to result in more than 100,000 tons of avoided CO₂ emissions per year.
Deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems to Optimize Energy Use and Grid Balance
In parallel with photovoltaic deployment, Stellantis is rolling out Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to further optimize energy usage and support grid stability across its manufacturing sites.

The BESS program will cover 20 manufacturing sites across Europe, with a total installed storage capacity of approximately 200 MWh, rolled out in two phases. The first wave is already at an advanced stage, with BESS expected to be operational at seven plants by 2026, while deployment across the remaining sites is planned to be completed within a three‑year timeframe.

These systems are managed by advanced Energy Management Systems (EMS) that dynamically optimize battery operation based on energy availability and demand, improving overall efficiency. At plants equipped with photovoltaic generation, the storage systems also maximize solar self‑consumption by storing surplus energy.

In addition, the installations can provide grid services in collaboration with local system operators, helping support grid stability by adjusting consumption when needed. The Stellantis Madrid site in Spain already operates a battery energy storage system and serves as the pilot plant for scaling and standardizing this solution.

By combining renewable energy generation with energy storage, Stellantis is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, reducing CO₂ emissions and enhancing energy resilience, while mitigating exposure to energy market volatility.
Diversifying the Energy Mix to Increase Resilience and Competitiveness
These initiatives complement other energy contracts and decarbonization actions already launched by Stellantis across its global operations. Together, they represent a concrete step toward long‑term industrial sustainability and reflect the Company’s broader energy transformation approach, which combines energy efficiency with the deployment of decarbonized solutions across its industrial footprint.

In addition, Stellantis is expanding the use of geothermal energy as a low‑carbon solution for industrial heating and cooling. The geothermal installation at the Caen site in France, inaugurated last year, is a world‑first for Stellantis and one of the first industrial applications of this technology in the country. The system supplies renewable heat to buildings and cooling for industrial processes, enabling the site to cover around 30% of its energy needs autonomously.

Several manufacturing sites are also deploying biomass‑based energy solutions to decarbonize industrial heating. These include Rennes (France), where a zero‑carbon heating network based on locally sourced biomass was launched in 2025, as well as Sochaux and Vesoul (France), Trnava (Slovakia) and Kragujevac (Serbia), where biomass‑based solutions have recently become operational.

 

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