ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel producer, continues to develop projects aimed at improving energy efficiency and increasing the share of renewable energy in its industrial operations. At the ArcelorMittal facility in Bytom, construction of a 1 MW photovoltaic farm delivered by Quanta Energy has now been completed.

The installation, consisting of 1,692 photovoltaic panels, operates for the needs of the plant, supplying key elements of the production infrastructure. Electricity generated by the PV farm powers, among others, sheet metal cutting machines, overhead cranes and forklift charging stations.

At ArcelorMittal, investments in green energy are made not only to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and improve the energy efficiency of its facilities, but also to strengthen market competitiveness. Sustainable production is seen as the future of the sector, which is why solutions that support long-term advantage and decarbonisation are being implemented.

A key element of the project is its high level of self-consumption. During the summer season, at peak production, up to 90% of the energy generated by the installation is expected to be consumed directly on site.

For industrial companies, tangible outcomes are essential: a stable and predictable on-site power source, lower operating costs and greater resilience to energy price fluctuations. The cooperation with ArcelorMittal confirms that Quanta Energy’s behind-the-meter solutions meet the requirements of large and complex manufacturing organisations. The project was implemented without disrupting plant operations, and the delivery standard applied can be directly replicated at other industrial sites.

The steel supplied by ArcelorMittal and used in the construction of the photovoltaic farm was cut on the production line at ArcelorMittal SSC in Bytom and then used to manufacture the supporting structures. These were delivered by Hetmaniok, a long-standing customer of ArcelorMittal. The project was designed and implemented in line with high technical standards.

As part of the investment, Magnelis® steel from ArcelorMittal was used, characterised by its very high corrosion resistance and excellent protection of cut edges. This ensures that the mounting structure is suitable for long-term operation in demanding industrial environments.

For ArcelorMittal in Bytom, the project demonstrates the effective combination of experience, modern technologies and a responsible approach to quality. The use of Magnelis® steel profiles confirms that durability and reliability begin at the material selection stage. In this project, steel serves not only as a structural element, but also as a guarantee of safety, longevity and the highest execution standards.