Gavina El is a small enterprise specialized in the trade and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods – food, confectionery, and beverages. The company operates a warehouse facility of 750 sq.m., where the main storage and logistics activities are carried out. The nature of the business requires significant electricity consumption for refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, lighting, and automated warehouse processes. Annual consumption is approximately 36,000 kWh, which represents a substantial cost and exposes the enterprise to price fluctuations and energy market volatility. To reduce energy dependence and operating costs, the project foresees the installation of a 25 kW photovoltaic power plant (PVPP), including solar panels and inverters, as well as the implementation of an energy storage system (batteries). This investment will enable the company to generate its own renewable electricity and optimize internal consumption. The PVPP is expected to produce around 27,000 kWh of electricity annually, covering approximately 75% of the company’s total consumption. This will lead to a significant reduction in purchased electricity costs, greater predictability of operating expenses, and a decrease in CO₂ emissions by about 8 tons per year (based on an average emission factor of 0.30 t CO₂/MWh). The project will generate economic, environmental, and social benefits: it will improve the company’s financial sustainability, reduce its energy vulnerability, enhance its environmental profile, and contribute to the achievement of national and European targets for energy efficiency and climate neutrality.
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