Expansion of renewable energies: progress and plans for the future
The expansion of renewable energies at HENSOLDT sites continues to gather momentum. The installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems on our own premises and the procurement of energy through power purchase agreements (PPAs) play a particularly important role. A look at current and future projects shows the way forward to a sustainable energy supply.
1. Expansion of PV systems on company-owned sites
In 2024, PV systems were installed on the following company-owned sites:
- In Wetzlar, a new building with a capacity of 390 kWp (kilowatt peak) is being constructed.
- In Laichingen, a 90 kWp system was installed.
Further large-scale projects are planned for 2025:
- Oberkochen has already received a PV system with 1,000 kWp.
- In Epreville in France, another system with 130 kWp is being installed.
These measures contribute to increasing the proportion of self-generated electricity and make an important contribution to reducing CO2 emissions.
The smaller existing plants in Kiel, Ulm and TFK also have a total output of 320 kWp.
2. Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
In addition to operating its own plants, the energy supply is secured through long-term supply contracts via Power Purchase Agreements. From 2026, fixed contracts will be concluded with direct wind and solar parks. This includes:
- 6.1 MW photovoltaic PPA
- 1.5 MW wind PPA
These contracts guarantee a stable and predictable energy supply from renewable sources, independent of market fluctuations.
3. Outlook
Planning continues: We are currently examining whether additional renewable energies in the form of wind power, photovoltaics or hydropower can be integrated from 2027 onwards. Continuous development in this area underscores the company's commitment to a sustainable and climate-friendly energy future.
These measures will make a decisive contribution to the energy transition while ensuring a stable and environmentally friendly energy supply in the long term.
Further information on sustainability at HENSOLDT can be found in the recently published Sustainability Report 2024, starting on page 57.
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HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a system integrator, HENSOLDT offers platform-independent, networked sensors. At the same time, the company is driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics as a technology leader and investing in new solutions based on software-defined defence.
In addition, the company is expanding its range of offers to include new service models and is extending its portfolio of system solutions. In 2024, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 2.24 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs around 9,000 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
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