thyssenkrupp Rasselstein Photovoltaic System Set for Mid-2027 Completion

thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH is constructing a large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system on its Andernach plant grounds in Germany, with completion scheduled for mid-2027. The thyssenkrupp Rasselstein photovoltaic system is being developed in collaboration with VSB Integrated Energy Solutions GmbH and implemented under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). thyssenkrupp Rasselstein will purchase 100% of the electricity generated for an initial term of 20 years, with the solar power intended to help reduce the site’s carbon footprint.

The PV plant covers 5.2 hectares and will generate approximately 8 GWh of electricity annually. The steel substructure for approximately 12,000 solar modules will be built using thyssenkrupp AG Steel’s CO2-reduced bluemint Steel with the durable ZM EcoProtect Solar coating. The project serves as a model within thyssenkrupp Steel and is part of its green electricity and decarbonization strategy, linking renewable power generation with lower-carbon steel materials and the long-term energy requirements of the Andernach site.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the thyssenkrupp Rasselstein photovoltaic system be completed?
The large-scale photovoltaic project at the Andernach plant is scheduled for completion in mid-2027, supporting the site’s long-term renewable electricity and decarbonization objectives. The ground-mounted PV system is being developed across 5.2 hectares and will contain approximately 12,000 solar modules. Once operational, it is expected to generate approximately 8 GWh of electricity annually. Under the Power Purchase Agreement, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein will purchase 100% of the electricity produced for an initial 20-year term, helping reduce the plant’s carbon footprint.

How much electricity will the Andernach solar plant generate?
The photovoltaic plant at thyssenkrupp Rasselstein’s Andernach site is expected to generate approximately 8 GWh of electricity annually once completed and operational in mid-2027. The project covers 5.2 hectares and will use approximately 12,000 solar modules. Its steel substructure will use CO2-reduced bluemint Steel with ZM EcoProtect Solar coating. The renewable electricity will be supplied under a Power Purchase Agreement, with thyssenkrupp Rasselstein purchasing 100% of the generated electricity for an initial period of 20 years.