ArcelorMittal Poland to build first solar power plant in Silesia

Polish steel producer ArcelorMittal Poland has announced the construction of a solar power plant on the territory of its division in Świętochłowice, formerly known as Huta Florian. It will be the first photovoltaic farm in the company’s history, which will provide electricity to local production facilities, according to a press release.

The project envisages the launch of a 1 MW power plant in September 2026. The company has already obtained a building permit and is conducting a tender to select a contractor. Construction work will begin in the second quarter of 2026 and will last six months.

“We are delighted that our first solar power plant will be located here, in a division that combines long-standing traditions with modern solutions. This is the final stage of an investment package worth nearly PLN 50 million, implemented over the past year,” emphasized branch director Marek Adamczyk.

The investment covered three large-scale projects. The first was the introduction of a thermal regenerative afterburner, which halved gas consumption and reduced CO2 emissions by 50%. The second was the installation of an innovative rapid sheet cooling system on the galvanizing line, developed in Liège, Belgium. The third was the replacement of the zinc bath lining, which will ensure safe operation in the coming years.

Szczecin President Daniel Beger emphasized that the decision to build a power plant is a significant step towards the sustainable development of the city and demonstrates the company’s willingness to combine industrial production with innovation.

The ArcelorMittal Poland division in Świętochłowice specializes in the production of galvanized and lacquered sheets. The company’s products are used in the manufacture of roofing materials.

As a reminder, ArcelorMittal Poland recently officially commissioned hydrogen furnaces in the cold rolling annealing shop at its plant in Krakow. The PLN 52 million project will improve the quality of rolled products, reduce emissions, and speed up production.