Construction is scheduled to begin in the summer, with the plant expected to be commissioned by spring 2026. The project will feature approximately 38,200 solar modules and is projected to produce around 22,000 MWh of electricity annually. This output will cover a substantial portion of the energy needs at the Kronos Titan Nordenham facility.
Kronos Titan is a global producer of titanium dioxide pigments (TiO?), a material used in various industrial and consumer applications. The company views the solar project as a strategic step toward improving the environmental sustainability of its operations.
Carsten Büsing, Plant Manager at Kronos Titan in Nordenham, said: “We are pleased that we can make our site more sustainable together with RWE. With the solar system, we cover a large part of our electricity needs in a green way. The plant thus makes an important contribution to achieving our transformation goals and underlines our commitment to environmentally friendly solutions at the site.”
Katja Wünschel, Chief Executive of RWE Renewables Europe and Australia, highlighted the benefits of the partnership: “The joint project with Kronos Titan shows how industrial customers can play an active role in the energy transition. You provide land, we take care of the planning, construction, investment and operation of the solar system. The customer receives long-term green electricity at predictable conditions. In this way, we are combining our expertise in the expansion of renewable energies with our experience in energy trading.”
The solar installation aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals and supports Germany’s broader transition to renewable energy sources. By utilizing available land within industrial zones and adopting clean energy solutions, the project contributes to reducing carbon emissions and promoting energy independence.
This collaboration is part of RWE’s wider efforts to support industrial clients in meeting their climate targets through custom renewable energy solutions. For Kronos Titan, the initiative represents a move toward cleaner production processes while securing stable, green electricity for long-term operations.
