Tag: Bytom

ArcelorMittal is installing a 1 MW solar power plant at its Bytom service centre in Poland that will power the site’s processing lines, administrative building and other equipment in its entirety.

The firm forecasts that in the summer, around 90% of the solar energy generated will go to captive use. The new plant should be commissioned in mid-2025.

“It must be remembered that renewable energy is necessary for decarbonisation, while steel is an important construction material necessary for the production of renewable energy infrastructure,” ArcelorMittal SSC Poland chief executive Rafal Nawrat says in a note sent to Kallanish. “For example, 80-90% of the mass of a wind turbine material is steel and iron, similarly in the case of photovoltaic [PV] panels and transmission networks.”

In constructing the solar plant, supplier Quanta Energy will use ArcelorMittal “Magnelis” coated sheet, which is ideal for PV installations, Nawrat adds. This will be processed at the Bytom site before use.

“The construction of a photovoltaic farm for the leader of the steel industry is proof that renewable energy sources are not only a response to environmental challenges, but also a key element in building long-term competitiveness,” says Quanta Energy ceo Piotr Grzybczak. “We are proud that our solar and wind solutions … not only reduce the operating costs of our customers, but also strengthen their position as responsible leaders setting directions for sustainable development in their industries.”

Adam Smith Poland