Valeo Group | 11 Mar, 2026
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Valeo and POWEN Collaborate on 7.8 MegaWatt Solar Initiative in Plant of Martos to Enhance Sustainability
Paris (France) & Madrid (Spain) – March 11, 2026 – Valeo, a global leader in automotive technology, has partnered with POWEN, a leader in photovoltaic solutions, to advance its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. The collaboration focuses on a new 7.8 Megawatt self-consumption solar project developed under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model.
Completed in just six months, the installation features:
- 11,622 solar panels (705 Watt each) mounted on ground-piled structures.
- Two 4,000 kiloVoltampère Transformer Centers (CTs).
- A 6,000-meter, 25 kV underground line (traversing the A-316 highway).
Valeo’s plant in Martos is one of the Group’s largest lighting R&D centers and production sites. It has adopted Finlight’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model, ensuring 100% self-consumption of the clean electricity generated at an external location, situated 6,000 meters away.
Through this infrastructure, the Valeo factory now generates and self-consumes over 90% of the energy produced by the site, totaling 13.52 Gigawatthour annually. This transition allows the plant to meet 16% of its total energy requirements through locally sourced, clean power. The environmental impact is significant: the project will prevent approximately 3,350 tons of CO2 emissions each year, the capacity of more than 134 000 trees each year.
Manuel Sanchez-Gijón, National Director Spain and Senior Site General Manager of the Plant in Martos at Valeo Light, emphasized: “This project reinforces Valeo’s commitment in reducing its carbon footprint. The recent A ranking from CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) for both Climate and Water Security showcases Valeo’s efforts towards a more efficient business model. At Martos plant, we are dedicated to creating a cleaner industrial environment. Our collaboration with POWEN aligns with our goal and keeps us on the track to contribute to carbon neutrality”.
Álvaro del Río, Managing Director of Kishoa Group, highlighted: This project not only responds to Valeo’s energy needs but is also a clear example of how photovoltaic solutions can transform the industry’s energy model and showcase the value of our most innovative product, the connected PPA. We are proud to be part of this transition towards a more sustainable future. With this project, POWEN reinforces its role as a benchmark in the photovoltaic sector, offering innovative solutions that promote self-consumption, decarbonization, and business competitiveness.”
