In 2023 Carlsberg installed absolicon solar thermal to generate steam at olympic brewery’s site, in Sindos, Salonika.

In Olympic Brewery, solar collectors across a total area of 1900m2 will cover 2,2% of the brewery’s annual thermal energy demand.

During sunnier summer months, the collectors will ramp up their solar thermal contribution to satisfy up to 5% of the total brewery’s thermal energy demand, which corresponds to 70% of the thermal energy demanded for the can pasteurizer process.

Video: Carlsberg Group, Greece from Absolicon Solar Collector on Vimeo.

In line with Carlsberg Group’s ambitious sustainability program “Together Towards ZERO”, the initiative arises from the commitment of the Group in helping mitigate the effects of climate change through the incorporation of renewable energies in its production processes. One of Carlsberg Group’s main sustainability targets is to achieve zero carbon emissions during the production process by 2030.

The Group envisions this initiative to be an example in the brewing industry towards the gradual exemption and reduction of dependence on fossil fuels.

Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, Senior Director, Group Sustainability & ESG by Carlsberg Group shares insights on how the Absolicon solar thermal installation is helping Carlsberg to achieve ambitious sustainability goals: Absolicon and Carlsberg join forces: Pilot project launched in Greece

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