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- Photovoltaic system with 414.96 kWp completed on the roof surfaces
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- 1092 solar modules on 2032 m²
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- Electricity production 403,766 kWh/year and CO₂ savings 189,721 kg/year
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- Further plants at locations in planning
More and more companies are switching to an autonomous, clean energy supply using their own wind, water and, above all, photovoltaic systems. Although not immediately autonomous, Matthias Ellinger (PA/FCM), Head of Facility Management at Syntegon in Crailsheim, opted for a power supply at the site that also takes the environment into account. Following last year's regional heating concept, a photovoltaic system has now been installed on the roof of building 120.
Photovoltaic system as a win-win solution
Last fall, FCM and HSE jointly considered whether a PV system would make sense and looked for a suitable provider. "We found CUBE CONCEPTS, from whom we didn't buy the photovoltaic system outright, but rented it for 20 years," says Matthias. The power supply directly on our own premises is a win-win situation for us and Cube Concepts. Matthias explains: "We get cheap, clean electricity and CUBE CONCEPTS doesn't have to find another area for their PV system, which they would also have had to pay for." This is how the Photovoltaic system on the roof building 120 in Crailsheim, which was inaugurated in the second quarter of the financial year. Our purchasing and legal departments got the contract off the ground. "The great thing is that from now on we don't have to hope for clear sunshine, as the system can also absorb solar energy when the sky is overcast," explains Matthias. With around 400,000 kWh per year, 95 to 99 percent of which is fed into our plant, it will now produce around 9 percent of our electricity consumption at the site.
"The photovoltaic system is a clear sign of environmental protection"
Matthias from Syntegon in Crailsheim
Reduced carbon footprint and electricity costs thanks to new photovoltaic system
"Thanks to the Photovoltaic system even more carbon dioxide can be saved at the site, which will also reduce the syntegon-wide carbon footprint." The FCM and HSE team is celebrating even more successes. "We have the complete CO₂ annual target for 2022 with the help of the annex realized, which also benefits the Syntegon 2025 goals." Matthias is proud of the team and the positive impact the construction has had. "Of course, we will also continue to drive forward and implement further points in the direction of environmental protection."
Photovoltaic systems are also to be built on other roofs at the site in the future. However, some roofs need to be renovated first. The planned new buildings were planned from the outset with roofs that are suitable for PV systems. "This will allow us to expand the system in the future," says Matthias.
Christian Bartels, Head of Engineering CUBE CONCEPTS: "With an occupied roof area of around 2000 square meters and more than 1000 modules, the system produces more than 400 KWp per year and thus makes a valuable and sustainable contribution for our customer. This is how companies can operate sustainably."
