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Alter Enersun, a leading company in the renewable energy sector, has today signed a collaboration agreement with the Nuestra Señora del Prado Cooperative, a cooperative society with around 600 members and about 1,700 associates and which is dedicated to the management of livestock farms with the aim of promoting actions that promote commitment to the territory of Casar de Cáceres and its local productions. The collaboration seeks to promote the integration and coexistence of the renewable energy sector and livestock activities in the areas where the photovoltaic plants are located, thus promoting the local economy.
The Cooprado cooperative is made up of 22 farms that add up to around 18,000 animals whose milk is used to make the Torta del Casar. The agreement aims to extend the commitment to the PDO of the Torta del Casar itself by promoting sustainability actions.
The event took place at Casa Claudio, in Casar de Cáceres, and was attended by José Luis Morlanes Galindo, CEO of Alter Enersun, Raúl García Méndez, Manager of Alter Enersun, the Mayor of Casar de Cáceres, Rafael Pacheco Rubio, Ángel Juan Pacheco Conejero, president of Nuestra Señora del Prado Sociedad Cooperativa.
Sheep fully integrated into the pastures of the photovoltaic plants
The agreement contemplates that the sheep belonging to the Cooperative will be able to graze freely on the sites occupied by the Alter Enersun photovoltaic plants.
In addition, both Alter Enersun and Cooprado are committed to working together and supporting the installation of new farms and cheese factories in the surroundings with the aim of encouraging the livestock fabric of the area and fully integrating it with the development of renewable energy facilities.
Research and circular economy
During the collaboration, studies will also be carried out on the sheep species and its integration into the pastures where the photovoltaic plants are located. These studies will be based on the observation of livestock activity and its behavior, as well as on the conservation of pastures and their sustainability. In addition, photovoltaic and self-consumption energy studies will also be carried out with the aim of being able to supply local communities, farms and the different entities in the area.
In this sense, the local economy will be promoted, always seeking to reduce costs and, in short, promoting a circular economy model with the aim of reusing materials or spaces and reducing waste production.