Turkish steelmaker Tosyali has launched a 1200MW solar project in the country.
The company has signed an agreement with GE Vernova and Inogen for the first 120MW of the large self-consumption solar project.
The project will use Tosyali’s locally produced N-Type Topcon 725W panels.
Through its investments in clean energy sources, specifically hydrogen and solar, Tosyali is making progress towards becoming a fully integrated green steel producer.
Previously, Tosyali has installed a 235MW rooftop solar array, covering all of its facilities.
The firs 120MW of the 12GW self-consumption solar project is scheduled to become operational in 2025, while the remaining 1.2GW of capacity is targeted for completion in 2027.
During Davos, Fuat Tosyali, chairman of Tosyali, said: “With this investment, Tosyalı will generate approximately 50% of its self-consumption from solar energy.”
“We continue to invest in advanced clean energy technologies under our vision of ‘Tosyalı for a sustainable life’.
“As part of this vision, we have taken the first step toward one of the world’s largest self-consumption SPP projects with a capacity of 1,2 GW by initiating the first project in Osmaniye.
“We are happy to collaborate with GE Vernova, one of the world’s leading companies in this field, and Inogen, Turkey’s leading EPC contractor.
“We will produce our solar panels in Osmaniye.
“Starting with the first project, these panels will be deployed across SPP sites in eight provinces.
“By doing so, we aim to meet approximately 50% of our energy needs from solar energy. This will make us stronger and more independent in energy usage and further strengthen our position among the world’s leading green steel producers.”
Ed Torres, GE Vernova’s power conversion and storage business leader, said: “Along with Inogen, we are proud to support Tosyalı’s ambitious goal of developing one of the world’s largest self-consumption solar power projects.
“By supplying our advanced solar technology, providing design and engineering services, and facilitating ECA financing, we aim to help Tosyalı achieve greater energy independence and accelerate the transition toward a more resilient energy future.”