GreenYellow will lead the expansion of MD Group's photovoltaic plants in Leiria and Valado dos Frades, in an on-site solar project under a PPA for self-consumption, reinforcing their joint commitment to decarbonisation and energy cost reduction. In Leiria, the intervention increased the installed capacity to 950 kWp, adding 399 kWp to a pre-existing 551 kWp unit. In Nazaré (Valado dos Frades), the MD Plastics plant now has 831 kWp. Together, the two facilities are expected to produce approximately 1,593 MWh per year—enough energy to supply more than 455 households—and avoid the emission of over 170 tonnes of CO₂ annually. For MD Group, the initiative reduces dependence on fossil fuels and exposure to energy price volatility, aligning the value chain with growing environmental requirements. Bruno Campos, Quality Director at MD Group, considered the partnership “fundamental to our sustainability and competitiveness strategy.” Luís Almeida, General Manager of GreenYellow Portugal, stated that the project illustrates “how solid partnerships and adapted solutions enable an accessible and efficient energy transition.” French company GreenYellow enters the Portuguese solar energy market.
MD Group expands solar plants to combat energy price volatility
Friday, 17 April 2026RSS

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