Renewable energy company Alight has expanded its commercial solar agreement with automotive technology manufacturer Lear Corp. The firm has delivered new behind-the-meter solar systems at Lear’s European Electronics headquarters in Valls, Spain, as well as two manufacturing plants in Poland.

The three projects are part of Alight’s widening portfolio of onsite solar installations for industrial clients across Europe. The new capacity will aid Lear in lowering its carbon emissions, controlling energy expenditure and protecting its factories against power disruption.

At the Valls facility in Spain, Alight has completed a new solar carport structure. The installation spans roughly 400 parking spaces, generating clean power for the factory whilst offering shaded vehicle parking for staff and guests. The project also supplies electricity to eight new electric vehicle charging points on the premises.

This Spanish installation expands a previous solar array constructed by Alight, more than doubling the total solar capacity at the site. The new 1.4-megawatt carport infrastructure sits alongside a 1-megawatt rooftop solar system that has been running at the facility for three years.

Meanwhile, Alight has set up and launched rooftop solar systems at Lear’s factories in Tychy and Bieruń, Poland. These installations feed renewable power straight into the production lines, lowering operational emissions and protecting Lear from volatile electricity prices.

“Our partnership with Alight helps us integrate renewable energy directly into our operations,” said Josef Chrzanowski, vice president of global sustainability at Lear Corp. “The new carports in Valls, together with the rooftop projects in Poland, demonstrate how we can use our facilities to generate clean power, reduce costs, increase resilience and support our global sustainability commitments.”

Alight delivered all three developments under its Solar-as-a-Service framework. This means Alight manages the financing, construction, ownership and daily operations of the infrastructure, while Lear buys the generated power via a long-term contract. This system allows corporations to secure green energy with zero upfront capital.

“We are proud to expand our partnership with Lear through these new onsite solar projects in Spain and Poland,” said Rob Stait, managing director of Alight’s behind-the-meter division. “This is a strong example of how Alight helps industrial companies unlock the value of their real estate, reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, and build resilience with a long-term, reliable supply of clean electricity.”

The latest developments mean Alight and Lear now collaborate across six European facilities. Together, these sites account for over 6 megawatts of total installed solar capacity. This growth shows the rising demand for localized solar assets from multinational industrial firms wanting to clean up their operations and secure better energy economics.