The Purem by Eberspächer plant in Wilsdruff near Dresden has put a new photovoltaic system into operation. The company is thus setting another milestone on the road to CO₂-neutral production. The symbolic commissioning took place at the beginning of April 2025 in the presence of Mayor Ralf Rother, Plant Manager Stefan Müller and representatives of CUBE CONCEPTS.
A good 9,000 m² of the roof surface of the imposing building has been fitted with more than 4,500 modules by the photovoltaic experts from CUBE CONCEPTS in recent months. The system produces almost 1,900 MWh of electricity per year, much of which is used directly by the site. This saves the plant more than 850 tons of CO₂ per year. The aim is to further expand the number of PV systems in Europe by 2026 and to establish a sustainable energy supply worldwide by 2030.
Background: Wilsdruff plant
The Wilsdruff site is part of the Global Footprint of Purem by Eberspächera specialist for exhaust and acoustic systems. Highly efficient exhaust aftertreatment systems are developed and produced here, which meet the strictest emission requirements such as the Euro 7 standard. The site supplies leading commercial vehicle manufacturers in Europe.
Sustainability at Eberspächer
The Eberspächer Group is pursuing the goal of making its production CO₂-neutral by 2030. The company already uses green electricity at all of its German sites and at half of its plants worldwide. By 2026, 60% of energy consumption worldwide is to come from renewable sources. Photovoltaic systems are a central component of the sustainability measures.
About Purem by Eberspächer
As one of the world's leading system providers, Purem by Eberspächer produces exhaust gas purification and acoustic systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and the non-road sector. The innovative products improve air quality worldwide and sustainably reduce noise emissions. Based on its existing core competencies, Purem by Eberspächer develops systems for the exhaust gas aftertreatment of hydrogen engines and balance of plant components for fuel cell systems.
About the Eberspächer Group
The Eberspächer Group is one of the leading system developers and suppliers in the automotive industry. The family-owned company based in Esslingen am Neckar stands for innovative solutions in the fields of exhaust technology, thermal management and vehicle electronics for various vehicle types.
In classic drives and e-mobility, Eberspaecher components and systems ensure greater comfort, greater safety and a cleaner environment. In the use of hydrogen as an energy source, Eberspaecher is paving the way for future technologies.