February 20, 2023
The Arabic sultanate, blessed with sunshine all year round, is an ideal location for running on solar energy. Jotun Oman recently became one of the global paint company’s first manufacturing sites – as well as one of the first companies in the country – to install solar panels on the roof.
– In line with our sustainability targets, we decided to go for a solar power system. With a total consumption of about 3 300 MWh per year, we are going to generate about 50% with our newly installed solar power system, says Operations manager Markus Wahl in Jotun Oman.
On top of the significant change in Jotun Oman’s energy mix, comes a flexibility to increase the capacity at a future time, if desired.
– We do see that more and more customers and other local companies are interested in more environmentally friendly solutions. For that reason, we get several requests to share the experiences we have had with our system, explains Wahl.
The solar energy project in Oman fits in perfectly with the paints and coatings manufacturer’s overall sustainability goals, which were launched one year ago. By 2030, the Jotun Group is targeting to:
Jotun is ready to launch several renewable energy projects around the world.
To ensure quantifiable numbers on how much CO₂ emissions Jotun coated vessel have avoided thanks to its coatings in 2024, DNV Maritime Advisory has performed a technical evaluation. With 11.1 million tons avoided CO₂ for its customers in 2024, the effect of Jotun’s Hull performance is proven and stands as a testament to Jotun’s Clean shipping commitment.
Utilizing clean energy is a key initiative throughout Jotun. In Vietnam, we now run 36% on solar power and the rest is secured from certified renewable energy sources.
Not that there is too much building activity going on at the South Pole. But if our coatings can get the job done there, they can do it anywhere.
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