Ferrari
has switched off the trigeneration plant at its Maranello factory in order to
continue replacing a significant proportion of methane gas consumption with
renewable energy sources. Ferrari’s supply of electricity will continue to be
guaranteed by, among other power solutions, doubling the installed photovoltaic
systems, with the aim of reaching around a 10-megawatt peak (MWp) by 2030 from
the current 5 MWp.
The
shutdown of the gas-fuelled trigenerator, which has generated electricity, heat
and cooling energy since 2009, has taken place three months earlier than
previously planned. Consistent with Ferrari’s decarbonisation plan announced at
Capital Markets Day in 2022, it will ensure a 60% annual reduction in Scope 1
and 2 CO2 emissions [1], and a 70% reduction in methane gas consumption
compared to previous levels [2].
The
trigenerator, which until 2022 produced around 120 GWh/year of electricity at
full capacity thanks to two endothermic methane gas engines, was an example of
high-efficiency technology (High Yield Cogeneration). This has been recognised
by the Gestore Servizi Energetici (GSE) in the form of white certificates,
attesting to its achievement in energy saving.
Currently,
the share of self-produced renewable energy in the plant and the supply from
renewable sources through PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) together cover about
40% of the Maranello site’s requirements. The remaining part is supplied from
the grid, through the purchase of energy with a guarantee of origin from
renewable sources.
To
support this change in the energy mix, Ferrari has adopted the most advanced
technologies. For example, the general electrical infrastructure of the
Maranello facilities has been strengthened, with the complete renovation of the
electrical substation and the installation of three new transformers of 40 MVA
each.
Total
energy consumption within the Group for 2023 was 1,520 TJ, a decrease of 4%
compared to 2022 (1,580 TJ), within a path of continuous technological and
process innovation for energy supply and efficiency.
Benedetto
Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, said: ‘Today, 30 September, is a historic date on
Ferrari’s journey towards carbon neutrality by 2030: we have switched off our
trigenerator. This means we will no longer use gas to produce electricity at
this plant, but electricity from renewable sources. This is another important
milestone following the installation of our fuel cell plant, our new
energy-efficient buildings, and the innovations for energy efficiency in our
production processes. I am proud to work together with such a committed team on
the path to carbon neutrality.’
[1] Scope 1 emissions refer
to direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources owned or controlled by the
company. Scope 2 emissions relate to indirect GHG emissions associated with the
purchase of electricity. The percentage reduction refers to the contribution of
the trigeneration plant at full operation (the base year is 2022). The plant
has been subject to a gradual reduction in operating hours since 2022.
[2] Prior to the shutdown of
the trigeneration plant, the annual gas consumption was 38,000,000 Sm3,
compared to the current estimated value of 18,000,000 Sm3.