FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies: Scaling manufacturing capacity with green energy
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies wanted locally produced green energy for its existing facility and planned expansion. Soon it will offtake renewable energy from a solar park just 70 kilometres away from its facility in Denmark through a Better Energy Power Purchase Agreement.
Desire to grow sustainably
How do you create Europe’s largest manufacturing site for biologics, vaccines and advanced therapies, when your ambition is to grow sustainably?
This was recently a key question for FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The enterprise was at a crossroads in Denmark:
With plans to expand its Hillerød facility, it needed more than just increased production capacity. It needed to grow sustainably.
"A key component of our sustainability strategy is to source renewable energy produced close to our facilities,” says Peter Skals, Director of Sustainability.
So, the expansion wasn’t just about size. It was also about aligning with the company’s “Partners for the Planet” strategy. It set an ambitious goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2040.
To achieve this, it focused on securing locally produced green energy, ensuring that their growth supported both their operations and Denmark’s energy transition.
Green energy produced just 70 kilometres away
FUJIFILM partnered with Better Energy to offtake 40 GWh of renewable energy annually through a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
The PPA will provide enough green energy to cover the entire energy consumption of FUJIFILM’s Hillerød site and the expanded operations as of July 2025.
The collaboration was built on a shared understanding of FUJIFILM's current and future needs. Through open and constructive dialogue, the two sides reached an agreement that balances sustainability goals and long-term value.
The renewable energy will come from a newly developed solar park near Vedde in Sorø municipality. The solar park is just 70 kilometres from FUJIFILM’s manufacturing facility in Hillerød. The location fulfils the criteria of being locally produced green energy.
Vedde Solar Park was created in collaboration with the local community. It will feature several dedicated nature areas along with recreational initiatives. From walking trails and viewing platforms to picnic areas.