CASE STUDY Jönköping Process Electrification & Rooftop Solar PV In July 2021, we opened our new Kooltherm insulation manufacturing site at Jönköping, Sweden. The manufacturing process is fully electrified and is powered by renewable electricity and renewable district heating. A rooftop solar PV system comprising of 3,500 modules will generate approximately 1.1 GWh of renewable electricity per annum, contributing to the site’s overall energy needs. The site only uses electric forklift trucks. The building’s heat is partially provided via a heat recovery system that utilises excess heat from the manufacturing process. This project is a pivotal example of constructing a manufacturing site in line with our Planet Passionate ethos and provides a blueprint for future Kingspan facilities. Site Information: Country: Sweden Division: Insulation Renewable energy sources: Solar PV, Electricity, District Heat Manufacturing process: Kooltherm % renewable: >95% “The new Kooltherm line in Jönköping, Sweden uses more than 95% renewable energy and is an exemplar project because our Planet Passionate principles were considered in the design stage, from inception to commissioning.” Deon Joubert Planet Passionate Leader Insulation
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