The Solae
The Solae is a combustion of fuels installation in Belgium. In 2025 it reported 34,818 tonnes of verified emissions against 8,375 free allowances.
Key figures
Country
Activity
Installation ID
BE 628
Verified emissions, 2025
34,818 tCO₂e
Free allocation, 2025
8,375 allowances
Allowance position, 2025
26,443 short
Compliance, 2024
A
Permit
VL408
Data as of
1 April 2026
Emissions and free allocation by year
| Year | Verified emissions (t) | Free allocation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34,818 | 8,375 | 26,443 short |
| 2024 | 36,857 | 8,375 | 28,482 short |
| 2023 | 33,007 | 8,375 | 24,632 short |
| 2022 | 33,708 | 8,375 | 25,333 short |
| 2021 | 38,952 | 8,375 | 30,577 short |
| 2020 | 38,807 | 27,995 | 10,812 short |
| 2019 | 37,620 | 29,127 | 8,493 short |
| 2018 | 37,218 | 30,282 | 6,936 short |
| 2017 | 36,075 | 31,447 | 4,628 short |
| 2016 | 35,429 | 32,629 | 2,800 short |
| 2015 | 35,423 | 33,828 | 1,595 short |
| 2014 | 37,967 | 27,175 | 10,792 short |
| 2013 | 38,103 | 30,366 | 7,737 short |
Verified emissions changed by -8.6% from 2013 to 2025.
Source: European Commission, Union Registry · Data as of 1 April 2026
Allowance position
In 2025, verified emissions exceeded free allocation by 26,443 allowances, which the operator had to obtain.
Illustrative value at the latest reference price of €85.90 (28 September 2026): €2,271,454. Not the installation's actual cost, which depends on when and how it acquired allowances.
Price source: EU ETS primary auctions · latest price
Compliance status for 2024: A. The number of allowances surrendered by 30 September 2025 was greater than or equal to verified emissions.
Nearby installations
Combustion of fuels installations in Belgium, largest first.
- Electrabel - Knippegroen 4,799,106 t in 2025
- Electrabel - Centrale Rodenhuize 476,427 t in 2025
- Zandvliet-Power 441,979 t in 2025
- Centrale C.C.G.T. Marcinelle Energie 425,604 t in 2025
- Electrabel Amercoeur-Roux 408,361 t in 2025
Questions about The Solae
How much did The Solae emit in 2025?
34,818 tonnes of verified emissions, per EU Union Registry compliance data.
How many free allowances did The Solae receive?
8,375 in 2025.
Did The Solae surrender enough allowances?
Its compliance status for 2024 is recorded as "A": The number of allowances surrendered by 30 September 2025 was greater than or equal to verified emissions.