Magnon, a subsidiary of the Ence Group, has begun construction of new infrastructure at Mahou San Miguel’s brewery in Alovera, Guadalajara, marking a significant step toward decarbonising the facility’s operations. The project involves installing two biomass boilers, each with a thermal capacity of 10 MWt, reports Energia & Celulosa.
Magnon will oversee the assembly, commissioning, and ongoing operation of the facility, which will use biomass to generate renewable thermal energy. This clean energy source is also expected to support rural development by creating skilled jobs in the region.
The project represents a €16 million investment and is supported by a €4 million grant from Spain’s Strategic Project for the Recovery and Economic Transformation (PERTE), which focuses on industrial decarbonisation.
Once operational—expected in the first half of 2026—the facility will supply 85 gigawatt-hours of renewable thermal energy annually over a 15-year period. This will allow Mahou San Miguel to reduce direct CO₂ emissions from its Alovera plant by 95%. The plant, which is Spain’s largest brewery and one of the most technologically advanced in Europe, will rely almost entirely on biomass, with its natural gas system kept only as a backup.
“This project reflects our shared commitment to advancing the decarbonisation of Spanish industry,” Magnon said in a statement.
This is Magnon’s second service contract of this kind, following a similar agreement in 2023 with a major agri-food company. The firm also has three other renewable thermal energy projects currently undergoing administrative approval, with a combined estimated production of 130 GWht per year and construction expected to begin in 2025. Additionally, Magnon is in talks with 10 more industrial clients across Spain to expand its renewable energy offerings.
