ArcelorMittal service center (SSC) in Bytom invests in photovoltaics

A photovoltaic farm will be built at the ArcelorMittal SSC service center in Bytom, which will power steel cutting lines and production infrastructure. The 1 MW installation will be built by Quanta Energy.

1,692 photovoltaic panels will produce energy that will power the entire production plant in Bytom: nine production lines, an office building, but also 21 cranes and charging stations for forklifts and fleet vehicles with electric drive.

The company estimates that in the summer, while maintaining maximum production, as much as 90% of the energy from the photovoltaic farm will be used for self-consumption.

- Building a photovoltaic farm on the premises of the service center is another step towards decarbonization of our concern in Europe. It must be remembered that renewable energy is necessary for decarbonization, and at the same time steel is an important construction material necessary for the production of RES infrastructure. For example, 80-90% of the mass of the material of a wind turbine is steel and iron, similarly in the case of photovoltaic panels and transmission networks - says Rafał Nawrat, CEO of ArcelorMittal SSC Poland. – In addition, for the construction of the installation in Bytom we will use our flagship product – Magnelis®, a sheet with a metallic coating with unique anti-corrosion properties, from which steel profiles are manufactured, which are perfect for PV installations – he adds.

The general contractor of the investment will be Quanta Energy.

- Cooperation with ArcelorMittal is another important step for Quanta Energy in supporting the energy transformation of the European industry. 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. We are proud that our solar and wind solutions "behind the meter" 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 – says Piotr Grzybczak, chairman of Quanta Energy.

Work on the construction of the photovoltaic farm has just begun. The opening ceremony of the investment was attended by representatives of ArcelorMittal SSC Poland, the general director of ArcelorMittal service centers in Europe and the presidents of Quanta and Hetmaniok. The installation is to be ready by the end of the second quarter of 2025.

ArcelorMittal steel, which will be used to build the photovoltaic farm, will be cut on the production line at ArcelorMittal SSC in Bytom and then used to build the structure. This will be supplied by Hetmaniok, a long-time customer of ArcelorMittal.

- As a leading player in the assembly structure market, we see huge potential in the development of the renewable energy industry in Poland and Europe. Thanks to the growing demand for solar projects, last year we delivered assembly structures for installations with a capacity of 300,000 kW, which translated into the consumption of 2,000,000 kg of steel. We are proud to offer comprehensive technical support and invest in modern technologies to support the development of sustainable energy. Cooperation with ArcelorMittal, a steel giant in steel production, and Quanta Energy, a leader in the photovoltaic solutions market in Europe, allows us to implement ambitious projects that contribute to the development of green energy and sustainable development - explains Wojciech Hetmaniok, Technical Director.

 

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