{"id":19938,"date":"2020-08-20T10:10:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T10:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energie.pt\/world-energie\/news\/inauguration-of-the-new-industrial-unit\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T09:46:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T09:46:21","slug":"inauguration-of-the-new-industrial-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energie.pt\/en\/world-energie\/news\/inauguration-of-the-new-industrial-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"INAUGURATION OF THE NEW INDUSTRIAL UNIT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
On July 30th, around 5 p.m., ENERGIE inaugurated its new production unit. The new Production Unit will allow, at cruising speed, to increase by 40 percent the production of thermodynamic solar panels.
\nThe ceremony was attended by the Minister of the Environment and Energy Transition, Mr. Pedro Matos Fernandes, the Secretary of State of Energy, Mr. Jo\u00e3o Galamba and the President of P\u00f3voa de Varzim\u2019s Town Council, Mr. Aires Pereira.
\nENERGIE\u2019s new Production Unit will allow, at cruising speed, to increase by 40 percent the production of thermodynamic solar panels. The announcement was made by the CEO of the company located at P\u00f3voa de Varzim, Mr. Lu\u00eds Rocha, in the inauguration ceremony of the new unit, an event attended by the Minister of the Environment and Energy Transition. For Jo\u00e3o Pedro Matos Fernandes, ENERGIE is \u201can exceptional example of what Portuguese entrepreneurs are made of\u201d, after having faced a fire and the critical period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
\n\u201cThis new production unit is our future. A crucial part for ENERGIE to accomplish the future endeavours it has set\u201d, stressed Lu\u00eds Rocha, during the inauguration ceremony of the new Thermodynamic Solar Panels 4.0 Production Unit, representing an investment of one million euros, the result of an application to the Innovative Production of Portugal 2020 programme.
\nUpon closing the year of 2019 having produced 10,000 panels, according to the CEO, within 12 months, the company will be able to increase production by 20 percent, reaching, at cruising speed, an increase of 40 percent. \u201cThe 4.0 generation of ENERGIE\u2019s Thermodynamic Solar Panels will be even more environmentally friendly, not only due to the materials used in the production, but also for their durability and longevity\u201d, explained Lu\u00eds Rocha.
\nAfter the occurrence of a fire, on February 26th, which destroyed a third of the company, and the critical period caused by the coronavirus pandemic, ENERGIE faced several new challenges: \u201cWe have rebuilt the part destroyed by the fire. At a time when borders were closed, we came across the raw material, which had been previously destroyed by the flames, needed to keep producing. We sought new orders, to counterbalance the ones being cancelled. And, furthermore, we completed the construction works for the new Production Unit, hitherto opening\u201d. Today \u201cin light of this event, I admit to be proud of all we overcome\u201d, he added, stressing that the expansion will, as well, allow to hire 10 new employees, accounting for a total of 50.
\nThe Minister of the Environment and Energy Transition, Jo\u00e3o Pedro Matos Fernandes, and the the President of P\u00f3voa de Varzim\u2019s Town Council, Aires Pereira, praised ENERGIE\u2019s journey hitherto. \u201cThis company has travelled an exceptional journey travelled and is an exceptional example of what Portuguese entrepreneurs are made of\u201d, highlighted the ruler, stressing the goals faced by Portugal until 2050 \u201cWe will be carbon neutral by 2050. Companies, such as ENERGIE, are vital to produce good products, at fair prices, which, in turn, will allow hotels, families and companies to be more efficient in terms of energy consumption\u201d.
\nThe town mayor underlined how \u201cproud\u201d the Municipality is for \u201chaving such a distinctive brand as ENERGIE\u201d. \u201cP\u00f3voa de Varzim has immense pride in seeing the brand ENERGIE scattered through various countries we have the opportunity of visiting\u201d, stated Aires Pereira.
\nThe inauguration ceremony was also attended by the Secretary of State of Energy, Jo\u00e3o Galamba.
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