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Chemetall installs state-of-the-art photovoltaic system for a more sustainable future in Boksburg, South Africa
- New photovoltaic system is predicted to reduce 92% of CO2 emission in Boksburg
- Next step in continuous improvement of carbon footprint by expanding usage of renewal energy at Chemetall
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, successfully implemented an advanced photovoltaic system at its Boksburg site in South Africa, marking a significant step toward greater sustainability. Chemetall is committed to a more sustainable future, and the introduction of the new photovoltaic system in Boksburg is the next step in the company’s continuous efforts to use sustainable and renewable energy sources in its facilities.
Chemetall’s new state-of-the-art photovoltaic system includes 1,725 square meters of solar panels installed on the site’s roofs, as well as 600 kW battery storage systems. Thanks to the completion of this project and the use of renewable energy, Chemetall expects a 92% reduction in its current energy costs and a corresponding 92% reduction in CO2 emmissions at the Boksburg site in the future. With this project, Chemetall contributes to BASF's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Additionally, the photovoltaic system is designed to provide a reliable and stable power supply for administration, manufacturing, warehousing, technical services, and quality control at the site. “We are proud to provide more sustainable surface treatment solutions that support our customers in achieving their sustainability goals. Sustainability is a corporate responsibility, and we are committed to implementing more sustainable processes and using renewable energy sources in our facilities worldwide. Our advanced photovoltaic system in Boksburg is another step toward improving our carbon footprint while increasing our operational autonomy and reliability in South Africa," says Frank Naber, Senior Vice President of Chemetall.
The installation of the photovoltaic system in Boksburg underscores Chemetall's commitment to driving a more sustainable future by using renewable energy sources in its operations. The continuous improvement of the company’s carbon footprint also supports its customers in reaching their sustainability targets by sourcing products from Chemetall.
About BASF Coatings
The Coatings division of BASF is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. We create advanced performance solutions and drive performance, design and new applications to meet our partners’ needs all over the world. BASF shares skills, knowledge and resources of interdisciplinary and global teams for the benefit of customers by operating a collaborative network of sites in Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific. In 2024, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about €4.3 billion.
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About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
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