Barcelona, June 26, 2026. – Correos has commissioned a new self-consumption photovoltaic installation at the Automated Sorting Centre of Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), which is already generating its first kilowatt-hours (kWh) of renewable energy. The installation has successfully passed the official inspection without incident and is equipped with a fully operational monitoring system, marking the effective start of operations and enabling real-time optimization of energy production.

This initiative is part of the company’s sustainability and energy efficiency strategy and falls within the “Correos Solar” project, through which the postal and parcel operator is advancing the transformation of its infrastructure towards a more efficient, resilient, and environmentally sustainable model. The initial phases of this initiative include the commissioning of a total of 12 self-consumption photovoltaic plants across various logistics centres in Spain, with a combined installed capacity of 4.1 MW. The project, conceived as an evolving initiative, is structured in multiple phases already underway and open to further expansion, with the objective of maximizing on-site renewable energy generation.

The installation, located on the rooftop of the Sant Cugat del Vallès sorting center, has a capacity of 450 kW and comprises 627 high-efficiency photovoltaic modules and three 150 kW inverters. This infrastructure is expected to generate approximately 577.4 MWh of renewable energy annually, covering around 24.57% of the facility’s energy demand. The production of this clean energy will prevent the emission of approximately 140 tonnes of CO₂ per year, contributing to the reduction of Correos’ carbon footprint and supporting the achievement of its environmental commitments.

The Sant Cugat del Vallès plant forms part of the second phase of the “Correos Solar” project, which also includes installations at other strategic sites such as the Colón hub in Barcelona, as well as logistics centres in Valencia, Alicante, and Seville, with a combined capacity of approximately 1,927 kW. This rollout will continue with a third phase incorporating new sites in Vitoria, Palma de Mallorca, Madrid (Rampa 7), Málaga, Tenerife, and Las Palmas, with the aim of significantly expanding renewable energy generation capacity across the company’s logistics network.

These actions build upon the experience gained at the Madrid Automated Sorting Centre, whose photovoltaic installation has served as a benchmark for the programme’s development. Overall, the planned phases will enable Correos to exceed 4.1 MW of installed capacity, consolidating “Correos Solar” as one of the most significant renewable generation projects promoted by a public company in the logistics sector.

More efficient and sustainable infrastructure

The “Correos Solar” project reflects the company’s commitment to the continuous improvement of its infrastructure and to the integration of innovative solutions that generate economic, social, and environmental value, representing a further step in its sustainable transformation.

Through initiatives like this, the company is advancing the objectives of its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, strengthening the efficiency of its logistics network, reducing energy consumption from conventional sources, and actively contributing to the transition towards a low-carbon economy. With the commissioning of this installation, Correos takes another step forward in its commitment to sustainability, consolidating on-site energy self-consumption as one of the pillars of its transformation and modernization model.

Correos will continue to promote initiatives that reconcile operational excellence with environmental sustainability, further strengthening its position as a leading logistics and services operator serving citizens across the entire territory.