Safripol’s 10MW Sasolburg Renewable Energy Success

Amid ongoing power supply challenges in the industry, Safripol has taken the initiative to construct a state-of-the-art solar farm in Sasolburg, covering 18 hectares and equipped with over 15,000 solar panels that continuously track the sun for maximum energy absorption. These photovoltaic cells convert solar energy to power a significant portion of the plant’s High-Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene production, which amounts to approximately 160kt of HDPE and 120kt of PP annually as reported by Engineering News.

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The move towards reliable and cost-efficient renewable energy aligns with Safripol’s sustainability goals and the need to lower the company’s carbon footprint while maintaining key business objectives. This commitment to sustainability began a decade ago when Safripol’s board explored ways to achieve these goals, and today, their solar farm in Sasolburg marks a significant milestone in this journey.

The timing couldn’t be better, and Safripol is already planning a second 10-megawatt PV plant in Sasolburg, with energy solutions for their PET production plant in Durban also on the horizon. Nico Van Niekerk, CEO of Safripol, emphasises their commitment to further renewable energy solutions by 2028, reducing reliance on carbon-intensive coal-based energy sources and ensuring energy security for the future.

Not only does renewable energy benefit Safripol’s operations, but it also positively impacts the environment by significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels. Adhir Bisunder, Technology and Project Manager at Sasolburg estimates that the plant will reduce around 20,000 to 21,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting 100,000 trees.

Safripol’s Sasolburg Photovoltaic solar plant is a significant step towards their renewable energy journey, leading them toward a net-zero carbon future.

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