As part of its zero-carbon objective, NTN Europe is continuing to modernise its industrial sites in order to reduce their energy consumption and increase the use of renewable energy.  The NTN-SNR Rulmenti site, located in Sibiu, Romania, has taken a further step in its energy transition with the installation of a solar farm comprising ground-mounted panels (85 per cent) and rooftop panels (15 per cent).  The aim is to generate a proportion of the site’s electricity locally and enhance its energy self-sufficiency through carbon-free energy. 

 A major investment in support of the green transition

With an investment of 500,000 euros, the Sibiu site has installed 1,450 photovoltaic panels in a ground-mounted solar farm covering an area of 7,000 m², as well as 320 panels on the site’s roof. 

 This installation will enable:  

- The reduction of 662.55 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year: equivalent to the annual consumption of 300 European households.  

- The generation of 1,028 MWh/year (ground-mounted solar farm) + 113.80 MWh/year (roof-mounted panels) 

 - The site to utilise 100 per cent of the energy generated by the photovoltaic panels.

A project at the heart of NTN Europe’s energy objectives 

The aim of the project is to achieve an installed capacity of 0.906 MW, or 906 kW, for the site’s own consumption. This capacity corresponds to an estimated annual generation of between 0.9 and 1.2 GWh, equivalent to the electricity consumption of approximately 180 to 250 households.  

 Beyond the group’s own objectives, this project is also in line with the guidelines of Romania’s 2021–2030 Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan, which aims to increase the share of renewable energy in final energy consumption.

Sibiu: a site powered 100 per cent by green energy

Thanks to this installation and the purchase of electricity sourced exclusively from renewable sources, the Sibiu site now operates on 100 per cent green electricity, generated from solar, wind, hydro or biomass energy.  By generating some of its own electricity, NTN Europe is directly reducing emissions linked to the consumption of purchased electricity (and contributing to Scope 2 of the Group’s plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035). This approach helps to reduce the carbon footprint of industrial activities and gradually meet Scope 2 targets.

 A new stage in industrial transformation

This photovoltaic installation is a concrete example of the industrial transformation undertaken by NTN Europe. By investing in renewable energy generation solutions, the group is combining industrial performance with control over its energy consumption and a reduction in its environmental impact. 

This achievement marks a further step towards the carbon neutrality target set by NTN Europe and demonstrates its commitment to embedding environmental considerations at the heart of its development in the long term.