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Flogas to power main stage at Electric Picnic with renewable energy
Flogas has announced its partnership with Electric Picnic, becoming the festival's official energy partner.
The collaboration will see Flogas, part of DCC plc, power the Electric Picnic main stage with renewable electricity via the electricity grid, reducing the event's carbon footprint and showcasing best practices for sustainable event management.
At the centre of the partnership is a Corporate Power Purchase agreement (CPPA) between Flogas and Highfield Energy's Jaroma wind farm in Co Tipperary.
Ensuring the grid supplied electricity powering the main stage is sourced from Irish renewable wind energy, any balance of consumption not powered by this CPPA is backed by GOs (Guarantee of Origin).
Flogas said this not only guarantees a cleaner, greener festival experience but also reflects both organisations' long-term commitment to environmental leadership.
"This partnership with Electric Picnic is a proud moment for Flogas," said John Rooney, Managing Director of Flogas. "We're delighted to be powering the main stage with renewable electricity, helping to significantly cut the festival's carbon emissions.
"It's a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate how local, renewable energy can deliver at scale and support a more sustainable future for everyone."
Melvin Benn, Festival Director of Electric Picnic said, "We're delighted to welcome Flogas as the Official Energy Partner of Electric Picnic. Flogas's expertise and leadership in renewable energy make them the perfect partner as we continue to reduce the festival's environmental impact."
