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Iberdrola’s New Solar Plant Supplies Renewable Electricity for Salzgitter’s Green Steel Production

Iberdrola Germany has completed a new solar plant with a capacity of 65 MWp in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The solar park plant covers 45 hectares and comprises more than 92 000 solar modules. The energy is supplied via a PPA to Salzgitter AG to support its regional energy transition providing 100 % of the renewable electricity for its green steel production.

Felipe Montero, Managing Director of Iberdrola Germany, explains: “This solar plant is another milestone for our German onshore portfolio. We are demonstrating that the combination of strong partners, modern technology and long-term industrial cooperation is driving the energy transition forward in a concrete way. With Salzgitter AG, we have a partner that is clearly committed to sustainable transformation – and we are delighted to be embarking on this journey together.”

With an expected annual production of around 60 GWh, the solar plant will supply enough renewable electricity to power more than 20 000 households – avoiding over 23 000 t/a of CO₂ emissions. The electricity generated will be purchased in its entirety by Salzgitter AG and integrated into the transformation of steel production. The plant is thus helping to make one of the most energy-intensive industrial sectors gradually more climate-friendly and highlights Iberdrola’s commitment to transforming the steel sector through electrification.

www.salzgitter-ag.com


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