Spain’s First Food Plant Powered by Solar Thermal Energy Inaugurated with AC Ingenieros’ Expertise

Feb 24, 2025

Spain’s First Food Plant Powered by Solar Thermal Energy Inaugurated with AC Ingenieros’ Expertise. This week, Smileat, a leading manufacturer of organic baby food, inaugurated its new industrial plant in Jerez de la Frontera, marking a milestone in sustainability and innovation within the food industry. The project, developed with the engineering expertise of AC Ingenieros, reinforces both companies’ commitment to energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction by integrating the latest industrial engineering technologies to optimize production processes.

Thanks to Suncom Energy’s cutting-edge technology, this new facility becomes the first food industry plant in Spain to incorporate a solar thermal power system for its energy supply. This advancement enables Smileat to operate with a renewable and sustainable energy source, significantly reducing its carbon footprint while ensuring a more efficient and eco-friendly production process. With this pioneering initiative, Smileat strengthens its position as a benchmark in the organic food sector.