Gadis advocates self-consumption of energy in large hypermarkets

supermarkets girls is taking a further step in its environmental sustainability strategy with the commitment to install photovoltaic panels at some points of sale. Latest, Gadis Hiper de Bastiagueiro (Oleiros), which has just opened an installation for its own consumption, which he installed voltfer, a division of Grupo Alvariño specialized in renewable energy sources. Equipped with 217 solar panels, they enable energy savings of more than 105,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year. In addition, it will reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by about 40 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year.

Apart from the one in Bastiagueiro, the outlets that have photovoltaic panels for energy self-sufficiency are large, modern and functional facilities that are designed according to strict environmental parameters, such as Gadis in Bertamirani (Ames), which just opened. This system was also chosen at one of the sales points Arteixo and in Gadis Hiper from here.

Obtaining renewable energy for self-consumption is one of the projects that the distribution group 100% Galician capital has launched to achieve maximum energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, as part of its commitment to ensure environmental protection and the preservation of the planet.

For the installation of photovoltaic panels at different points of sale, Gadis collaborated with Galician companies, such as Voltfer – Grupo Alvariño from Vigo, thus contributing to the creation of wealth and employment in his immediate surroundings.

Energy efficiency criteria

The company applies energy efficiency criteria in the daily management of the entire supermarket network. In the new openings and modernization of sales points, functional hot-cold systems have been implemented, as well as state-of-the-art lighting, which ensures savings of almost 40% compared to classic installations. The use of light and natural resources is also a priority.