SGL Carbon is adding more photovoltaic capacity at its Ort im Innkreis site in Austria, continuing its push to reduce purchased electricity from the grid. The company makes carbon and graphite products, which are energy intensive to produce, so on site solar helps lower both operating costs and carbon footprint. No specific megawatt figure or completion date was given in the announcement, so it is unclear how much of the site's load this new solar will cover. Details on whether the company is pairing the solar with battery storage or any grid export agreement would help clarify the actual impact on emissions.
