CoorsTek Inc., a global manufacturer of technical ceramics, has completed the installation of a 1.5 megawatt-peak (MWp) rooftop and carport solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. The system, developed in partnership with TotalEnergies, is now fully operational.
The new solar system is expected to generate approximately 2,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable electricity annually, resulting in significant cost savings for the company. Additionally, it is projected to reduce Golden-based CoorsTek’s carbon footprint by about 840 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year. One notable feature of the system is its monitoring capabilities, which will allow CoorsTek to track solar generation and electric consumption in real-time.
“I’m incredibly proud of our teams at CoorsTek for their dedication to safety and quality in making this vision a reality,” said Lucian Strong, CoorsTek vice president Medical & Technologies. “This project is a testament to our commitment to renewable energy and responsible business practices. By embracing sustainable solutions we’re not only strengthening our bottom line, but also safeguarding our people, planet, and precious resources for future generations.”
“The Thailand project marks an exciting milestone as our first on-site solar energy initiative — but it certainly won’t be our last,” said Dara Ward, CoorsTek director of sustainability. “By leveraging real-time data, we can better match our energy consumption with peak solar production, maximizing the use of renewable power and reducing our environmental footprint. We look forward to expanding our use of renewable energy to drive a cleaner, more resilient future.”