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.