HEINEKEN N.V. (HEINEKEN), EDP Comercial (EDPC) and Rondo Energy have joined forces to install a 100 megawatt-hour (MWh) Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) at HEINEKEN's Vialonga Brewery and Malting Plant near Lisbon (Central de Cervejas e Bebidas). This will be the first large-scale use of this technology in the European beverage industry, a major milestone that underscores HEINEKEN's commitment to innovation and its ambition to shift to renewable energy.
HEINEKEN's brewery will soon be powered in a new way, using renewable electricity stored in an innovative heat battery. The energy will come from two renewable sources: a new on-site solar plant of 7MW peak and a long-term renewable electricity contract from the grid. The heat battery will store the renewable energy and turn it into steam to power the brewery's operations, helping to cut carbon emissions without changing how the beer is brewed. Through a partnership model called Heat-as-a-Service, EDPC will take care of designing, building, and running the system, while Rondo provides the battery technology. In practice, this means HEINEKEN will receive low-carbon steam without having to operate the equipment itself. The system is scheduled to go live in April of 2027, aiming to be one of the largest heat battery systems in the beverage industry. By bringing together a trusted energy partner like EDP and an innovative technology company like Rondo, HEINEKEN is taking an important step toward decarbonising one of its major breweries.
By combining our strengths with EDP and Rondo, we're unlocking new ways to power our brewery operations more efficiently. This project not only helps us reduce our reliance on conventional energy, it shows how practical innovation and strong partnerships can deliver meaningful improvements across our supply chain.
The project enhances HEINEKEN's energy resilience by capping energy prices and providing stable input costs in a volatile energy market. This long-term collaboration reflects HEINEKEN's position to invest in solutions that create lasting value for the business. It also provides a replicable model for other energy-intensive sectors such as food & beverage, pulp & paper and chemicals & pharmaceuticals.
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About HEINEKEN
HEINEKEN is the world's pioneering beer company. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium and non-alcoholic beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 340 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. With HEINEKEN's over 85,000 employees, we brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. Our dream is to shape the future of beer and beyond to win the hearts of consumers. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through "Brew a Better World", sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Most recent information is available on our Company's website and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Rondo
Rondo is purpose-built for industrial facilities: Rondo Heat Batteries are constructed from proven, durable materials and are designed for seamless integration with existing industrial equipment and processes. Whether deployed as a drop-in replacement for retiring fossil-fueled heating equipment or as a resilient complement to existing systems, Rondo requires no disruptive changes to customers' operations. Building on strong momentum, including five full industrial-scale heat batteries in deployment globally, Rondo is actively scaling deployment and manufacturing. Rondo currently operates the world's largest thermal energy storage for industry, a 100 MWh Rondo Heat Battery. Rondo Energy is headquartered in California, with a global team throughout North America, Europe and Australia. Heat batteries are also known in the industry as electric thermal energy storage (ETES), or thermal batteries.
About EDP
EDP is a global leader in the energy sector, with a presence in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates across four main platforms (Renewable Generation Assets, Networks, Client Solutions, and Global Energy Management), relying on the talent of around 12,000 employees worldwide. The group is one of the largest energy producers in the world, with a global and differentiated portfolio of onshore and offshore wind and solar assets, as well as hydropower, with a total installed capacity of more than 29 GW. In Portugal, EDP is the leader in the liberalized energy market, currently serving more than three million customers nationwide. Through EDP Comercial, the company positions itself as a partner in the energy transition for households and businesses, offering a portfolio that includes solar energy solutions and storage in over 10 markets, electric mobility solutions, and other products that accelerate customer decarbonization. EDP is proud to be one of the greenest utilities in the world, already generating over 90% of its energy from renewable sources. It ranks among the most sustainable electric utilities globally, as recognized by the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices, and its commitment to decarbonization and accelerating the energy transition aims to achieve net zero by 2040. This initiative will expand EDP's renewable capacity, strengthen its electricity networks, support its customers, and empower communities in the shift towards a more sustainable planet.
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