Sidel’s Beijing Plant’s rooftop solar photovoltaic

This milestone green energy project injects new momentum into Sidel’s sustainable operations, marking a solid step forward in the company’s decarbonisation journey and setting a new benchmark for green transformation in the industry.

With an installed capacity of 2.1 MW, Sidel Beijing’s solar system is expected to generate 4,394,700 kWh annually – meeting 60% of the plant’s daily operational electricity needs and reducing CO₂ emissions by 2,452 tonnes per year.

As a Beijing-certified Green Factory, Sidel’s environmental efforts go far beyond solar energy, encompassing an intelligent Energy Management System (EMS) and Building Automation System (BAS) for precise energy control; a retrofit programme for equipment frequency conversion to reduce consumption; low-temperature distillation technology to minimise effluent from acid-wash passivation; continuous optimisation of water recycling systems saving hundreds of tonnes annually; upgraded lighting that cuts power use while improving employee comfort; and on-site EV charging stations to promote greener commuting and lower carbon footprints.

Global green commitment

Environmental stewardship remains a Sidel a core value, developing innovative solutions to reduce its footprint. The Group has an ambitious target (73% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions versus 2019 baseline) and has already achieved 64% of reduction in 2024. Since 2022, all Sidel plants globally operate on 100% renewable energy, with the Beijing solar project being a tangible manifestation of this commitment.

Future plans include exploring energy storage solutions and smart energy management to transform the plant into an urban green energy hub.