In 2000, a decision was taken to demolish a number of old buildings that were no longer in use at Solvay’s Linne Herten plant in the Netherlands, clearing 60,000 square meters of land next to the plant’s more modern installations. In 2017, it was decided that the best use of this land would be to convert it into a solar farm. In this way, the plant could contribute to reducing emissions, in line with the Solvay's climate goals.
In August 2021, Linne Herten’s 6.5 MW solar farm, consisting of 22,300 solar panels, became fully operational. It provides sufficient energy to meet 40% of the plant’s electricity needs, reducing energy-related CO2 emissions by approximately 17%. The solar farm is also connected to the general grid, providing enough electricity to power 1,500 households.
- An on-site solar farm provides 40% of the plant’s electricity, reducing energy-related CO2 emissions by around 17%
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement