GS Inima, a global leader in water treatment industry, has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable operations by executing a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Barka 5 Photovoltaic (PV) Plant.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, GS Inima said this marks a major step forward in the company’s efforts to integrate renewable energy into its desalination projects.

The development of the 6.5 MWp PV Plant began from scratch three years ago, in 2022. GS Inima is now poised to commence construction, with the goal of achieving operations in the first quarter of 2026. This project will deliver substantial energy savings to the Barka 5 desalination facility, it added.

The Spanish utility major said, once completed, the PV plant will provide approximately 11 per cent of the electricity needs of the desalination facility until June 2044.

According to Juan José Benayas, the CEO of GS Inima at Barka 5 Desalination Company, the Barka 5 plant represents a significant investment in renewable energy and will play a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact of desalination operations.