The Stellantis organs and components of Caen takes a major step in its energy transition with the inauguration of its geothermal power plant today. This innovative installation will allow the site to produce 30% of its energy independently, by heating its workshops and tertiary buildings (80,000m2) while cooling its process installations.

This project is a world first for Stellantis; The Caen site is also one of the first industrial facilities to adopt this type of solution in France, all activities combined. This project is fully part of the Stellantis environmental roadmap, aimed at reaching carbon neutrality from 2038.

After 10 months of work, the geothermal power plant is commissioned thanks to the installation of 3 kilometers of pipes, 12 air treatment plants and 3 heat pumps.

Thanks to this installation, the Caen factory realizes today:

  • A 70% reduction in gas consumption,
  • A 75% drop in CO2 emissions,
  • A decrease of 15% of its water consumption.

This installation allows the factory to cover 30 % of its energy needs independently, marking a first step towards the ambitious objective of 80 % of energy autonomy set by Stellantis for 2030.

On geothermal energy, Caen plans to go further by making additional drilling allowing it to further increase its autonomy, and to reduce its water consumption.

For Stephane Lozach, director of the Caen site ” This installation is essential to reduce CO2 emissions from the site. It also constitutes a performance lever for our installations in Normandy. Thanks to it, we can reduce our energy expenses, and reduce our dependence on market fluctuations ».

This project benefited from the support of ADEME and European funds and could benefit from France 2030 aid.

Stellantis Caen employs 1,300 employees who carry out the transmissions of Stellantis vehicles, especially for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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