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Turkish defense firm Aselsan has commissioned two new solar power plants that will meet all of the energy used in its production activities from renewable sources, the company said.
The plants are expected to prevent about 121,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year, equivalent to the amount absorbed by about 4 million trees annually.
Aselsan is using its domestically developed PULSAR inverters, which convert electricity generated by solar panels for the grid and whose design and software belong to the company, in solar projects for the first time.
"As of today, we have commissioned our solar power plants that will meet all of our company’s energy needs on their own," General Manager Ahmet Akyol told Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency (AA).
"With these systems, built considering Aselsan's current and ongoing investments, we will support the sustainable economy on one hand and produce all our energy ourselves on the other," he noted.
"In fact, while contributing to our company’s sustainability goals and lowering energy costs, we have also taken a step that supports our company’s growth," he said.
"While developing our production capacity and technology infrastructure, we keep energy efficiency among our priorities. With the solar plants we have commissioned, we will meet all of our energy needs from renewable sources while reducing our energy costs and carbon footprint," Akyol added.
Akyol said Aselsan has been one of Europe’s fastest-growing defense companies over the past three years.
"We continue to grow by more than 25% on average every year. At the same time, we are in an intense investment mobilization," he said.
"We are striving to bring new capabilities to Aselsan in many areas, from air defense systems to radars, from critical missile systems to munitions. We have $3 billion in ongoing investment," he added.
Akyol said Aselsan aims to keep its top position in the Sustainability Index through renewable energy and resource efficiency.
"We manage the efficient use of resources with a holistic approach that considers cost, efficiency and environmental impact together. Being the first organization in Türkiye to receive the Blue Water Efficiency Certificate is one of the important results of this approach," he said, adding, "As we grow in production, we will continue to strengthen domestic technology, efficiency and sustainability together."
Akyol thanked the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry, local administrations and other institutions for their support.
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