The green power certificates come from the Dutch 54- megawatt Waddenwind wind farm in the Groningen region, which has been connected to the grid since the beginning of the year. RWE Supply & Trading combines the certificates of origin into a green power supply and integrates them into Koehler Paper's procurement portfolio.
Green electricity for paper production
Koehler Paper (part of the Koehler Group) produces high-quality speciality paper. The new production line at the Kehl site was converted to green electricity at the beginning of 2021. Thanks to this contract, production at Koehler Paper’s Kehl site is largely climate-neutral.
“By taking this step, we are saving around 100,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. We are thus underlining our claim to carry the concept of sustainability through the entire value chain of our paper production,” says Dr. Stefan Karrer, Chief Operating Officer of the Koehler Group. The family-owned company has set itself the goal of producing in a climate-friendly manner and thus making a contribution to the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement. Koehler is sticking to these goals, despite the enormous unexpected challenges resulting from the current energy crisis.
“We are pleased to support Koehler Paper in the realisation of its sustainability strategy,” says Dr Hendrik Niebaum, Head of Commodity Solutions at RWE Supply & Trading. “The demand for CO2-free electricity supplies from renewable sources is growing strongly. The cooperation with Koehler Paper and Waddenwind shows the potential in the European market.”
The contract has a term of ten years and is valid from 2023.
