France – Solvay, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will build an electric stove at its silica factory in Collonges, France. The electric stove is expected to reduce CO2 emissions at the site by 20%. Solvay aims to commission the installation in 2025.
The investment in the electric stove is the first milestone for the Collonges site to achieve its goal of CO2 neutrality by 2040. At the site, near Lyon, silica is produced for various applications, from battery materials to animal feed.
The project to build the electric stove receives a contribution from the French Recovery Plan. Since 2019, Solvay has been running a total of 59 energy transition projects, which are expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tons.
More sustainable option
Electric stoves use electricity to heat materials, such as silica. Electricity can be generated from a variety of sources, including renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. This makes electric stoves a more sustainable option for heating materials than traditional stoves, which use fossil fuels.
The electric stove at the Solvay silica factory will be powered by renewable energy. This will help to reduce the company’s reliance on fossil fuels and its CO2 emissions.
The electric stove is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy. The project is expected to create jobs and boost economic activity in the Collonges region.
