Aerial view of DELO HQ with solar panels on the rooftops in a green environment.

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Sustainability | Apr 24, 2024

DELO Headquarters Now Powered by 30% Photovoltaic Energy as Part of Our Green Initiative

As a manufacturer of high-tech adhesives, we want to shape the future not only through innovation, but also sustainable development for our planet. That is why we produce our own green electricity, with a photovoltaic system installed throughout our rooftops, covering up to 1/3 of our electric capacity.

Aerial view of DELO HQ with solar panels on the rooftops in a green environment.

DELO's PV system has a peak output of 1.7 MW. This is roughly equivalent to the annual electricity requirements of 400 households. (Picture: DELO)

Taking the next step towards net-zero

Having completed the installation of our new photovoltaic system, we at DELO took a monumental step towards our goal of climate neutrality.

Nearly 4,000 panels were placed across every rooftop on our campus in Windach. This system, which is connected to the public power grid, has a peak output of 1.7 megawatts, roughly the equivalent of 400 households. We will use this electricity ourselves, covering around 30% of our annual energy usage

Aerial view of DELO HQ in the middle of green areas and forests under blue sky.

Round 4,000 PV modules provide green energy at DELO. This covers around 30% of our electricity requirements. (Picture: DELO)

Compared to typical chemical companies with higher syntheses, we have very low energy requirements at DELO. Two major contributors [to our energy consumption] are production itself and the cooling units for refrigerated adhesive storage. Especially on warm, sunny days when more electricity is needed for cooling, the PV system subsequently produces more electricity. This suits our needs very well.
Christian Walther, Managing Director at DELO

Partnering with local business

In completing this project, three factors were especially important to us:

  • 21–22% solar cell efficiency with the lowest possible weight
  • Installing an intelligent control system to optimally connect each rooftop with one another
  • Working with a local partner 

In addition to this project, we are taking additional steps to be a more sustainable company. Planning for the next photovoltaics project is currently underway, which will consist of another system, installed on the upcoming warehouse building. It is projected to have a peak output of approximately 600 kilowatts.

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DELO is a leading provider of high-tech adhesives, offering solutions for automotive, electronics, and semiconductor industries for over 25 years. Our innovative technologies set industry standards. Companies like Bosch, Huawei, and Siemens trust DELO for superior adhesive technologies.

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