Vattenfall and SSAB partner to build Germany's first solar park using low-emission steel for substructures
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Solar · Country: Germany · Capacity: 80 MW · Announced: 2026-05-27
Vattenfall and Swedish steel producer SSAB partnered to construct the Juliusburg/Krukow solar park in Germany's Schleswig-Holstein state, marking the first use of low-emission steel for solar module substructures. The 80 MWp project will generate approximately 120 GWh of fossil-free electricity annually across 74 hectares near Juliusburg and Krukow municipalities. SSAB supplied its SSAB Zero™ steel, produced from nearly 100% scrap, reducing CO₂ emissions by 67% compared to conventional steel—from 460 tonnes to 153 tonnes. Claus Wattendrup, Vattenfall's Head of Solar & Batteries, emphasized the project's role in advancing fossil-free supply chains beyond electricity generation. Matts Nilsson, SSAB Europe's VP & Head of Sales, highlighted the collaboration as a scalable solution to reduce emissions in clean energy infrastructure.
Counterparties
- Vattenfall (Developer)
- SSAB (Supplier)