Mars, Incorporated has secured 70% of the annual output from the Kölvallen Wind Farm in Sweden under a long-term agreement, marking one of its largest renewable energy commitments in Europe.
The project, developed by Foresight Group through Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners, will supply approximately 670 GWh of electricity per year to support Mars’ operations and value chain partners. The wind farm has an installed capacity of 277.2 MW, generating enough power to meet the equivalent annual demand of around 95,000 households.
The agreement forms part of Mars’ Renewable Acceleration Program, aimed at expanding the use of clean energy across its value chain and supporting its net zero targets. The company said the long-term contract helped enable the project’s construction and financing.
Kevin Rabinovitch, Global Vice President for Sustainability at Mars, said the partnership demonstrates the company’s ambition to advance the renewable energy transition in Europe.
Richard Thompson, Partner at Foresight Group, said the project would deliver long-term environmental and economic benefits, including emissions reductions, local investment and skilled job creation.
Foresight was advised by Our New Energy during the power purchase agreement process.
In 2025, Mars also signed a Renewable Acceleration Program agreement supporting more than 100 solar projects in Poland. The company expects the programme to contribute to a 10% reduction in its total carbon footprint by 2030, compared with a 2015 baseline.
