This will equal 100 percent of the energy consumption of Grupo Bimbo's operations in the US, reaching an annual reduction in emissions from CO 2 of 260,000 tons.
The agreement is part of Grupo Bimbo's initiative to become the first 100% renewable bakery company in the US. by 2020.
Santa Rita Wind is located approximately 70 miles west of San Angelo, in Reagan and Irion Counties, Texas. The facility consists of 120 GE 2.5 MW wind turbines. The 300 MW wind farm is currently under construction and commercial operation is expected to commence in the first quarter of this year.
"This agreement is a great example of how companies in any industry can consider renewable energy as a benefit for both the environment and the business, " said Michael Polsky, Founder and CEO of Invenergy. "Grupo Bimbo is one of the organizations that marks the path to sustainability in the baking industry and while Invenergy leads the way to a clean energy future, we are proud to help expand its commitment to use renewable energy globally. "
