Founded in 1959, Gallay Horticulteurs is a family business located in Borex, near Nyon. It grows a wide variety of bedding plants for horticulturalists, landscapers, garden centres, and local authorities across the Lake Geneva region. The company is renowned for supplying high-quality annual and biennial plants, upholding the highest standards in plant production.
Today, Gallay Horticulteurs offers a range of 280 species and over 1,200 varieties, with an annual production of 1,200,000 plants.
Commitment to sustainability
Gallay Horticulteurs has always been dedicated to sustainable practices:
- Well-insulated greenhouses equipped with high-performance climate control systems
- The construction of a pellet-fired boiler house has reduced the carbon footprint of their operations
- Rainwater harvesting for irrigation
- Recycling of irrigation water
- Use of recycled and reusable packaging materials
- Crop protection using natural methods
Their decision to install 60 solar panels in 2020 clearly demonstrates their continued dedication to this commitment. By switching to solar energy, they not only reduce their carbon footprint, but also set a benchmark for other businesses in the horticultural sector.
The 60 installed solar panels, with a capacity of 19.20 kWp, generate 25,260 kWh, a significant amount of electricity each year. By generating their own power, Daniel and Yves Gallay reduce their long-term operating costs.
This electricity generation substantially covers the daily requirements of their production machinery and facilities.
The solar installation allows Daniel and Yves Gallay to offset their energy consumption, thereby contributing to a cleaner environment. This transition to renewable energy highlights their proactive approach in adopting eco-friendly technologies and practices.
“The management of the project and the administrative follow-up with all relevant bodies were carried out to our complete satisfaction.”
Daniel Gallay
Owner
Measured performance
What the installation generates over time
60
Solar panels
25,000 kWh
Saved per year
209 m²
Surface area
90%
Energy independence
A model for the horticultural and agricultural sectors
Gallay Horticulteurs serves as a model for other businesses across the horticultural and agricultural sectors. Their adoption of solar energy shows how traditional industries can innovate and adapt to modern environmental challenges. By embracing renewable energy, they improve their operational efficiency and contribute to a sustainable future.
The Gallay family’s journey towards sustainability reflects their visionary leadership and commitment to excellence. Installing solar panels is more than just a technological upgrade; it symbolises their dedication to preserving the environment while continuing to deliver quality plants to their customers.
