Iberdrola Deutschland Installs its First Turnkey PV System in Germany

Iberdrola Deutschland has successfully completed its first turnkey PV project. The installation of a turnkey rooftop system for on-site consumption at AkzoNobel Powder Coatings GmbH in Reutlingen allows green electricity to be used directly on site. 

It represents one of the modules that the energy company is providing to its customers on the way to transformation to 'NetZero'.

“We aspire to drive the energy transition in Germany and support companies in reducing their emissions with our tailored supply solutions,” adds Sven Wolf, Managing Director of Customer Solutions at Iberdrola Deutschland: “Here, the ambitious development of PV solutions in Germany plays a central role. The fact that we have implemented this project in a comparatively short time shows the growth potential we have in the field of photovoltaics.”

Peter Gebhardt, site manager of AkzoNobel in Reutlingen, explains: “AkzoNobel has clearly defined sustainability goals as part of our business philosophy People. Planet. Paint. These include reducing carbon emissions by 50%, using 100% renewable electricity and eliminating non-recyclable waste by 2030. The fact that we now generate our own electricity in Reutlingen is an important step towards achieving these goals.”

Through the cooperation of teams from Spain and Germany, using the expertise of the globally active Iberdrola Group, the project was realized within around ten months in a challenging market environment. During the installation phase, production at AkzoNobel Powder Coatings GmbH could be maintained without interruptions.

The PV system will generate close to 200,000 kWh of green electricity per year, covering just over 4 percent of AkzoNobel's energy consumption. 

Annually, this will save around 125 tons of CO₂ emissions. The system was installed in collaboration with the Spanish company Greening S.L. Only high-quality components with the best warranty conditions available on the market were used.