BEIJING, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PV module manufacturer JA SOLAR and the renowned football club Borussia Dortmund are joining forces for the installation of a new photovoltaic system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK-creating the world's largest PV system on a stadium roof. The stadium, which hosts the highest average number of spectators per match in European football, now also becomes a flagship of sustainable innovation.
In selecting new partners, JA SOLAR places a strong emphasis on integrity, respect, and the pursuit of sustainable solutions. These values are central to its collaboration with Borussia Dortmund. With this new installation in Dortmund, JA SOLAR delivers exceptional product quality for the purpose of decarbonization.
Aligned with the sustainability goals and long-term vision of both Borussia Dortmund and JA SOLAR, this project will generate reliable green electricity for the next 30 years, uniting two powerful partners with a shared commitment. It also represents JA SOLAR's long-term dedication to the European PV market.
The world-famous football temple with its legendary "Yellow Wall." The highly efficient Full-Black modules from JA SOLAR. This unique combination brings unparalleled black-and-yellow energy-on the pitch, in the stands, and now on the roof-setting a new standard for the energy transition.
JA SOLAR's sleek black modules, perfectly matching Borussia Dortmund's iconic colours, are already widely used on private homes for their aesthetic appeal. The Borussia Dortmund project also demonstrates that these modules-and others from JA SOLAR's extensive portfolio-are equally suitable for commercial rooftops. All modules used in this project meet the JA Solar ITS Supply Chain Standard.
More than 11,000 modules will be installed on the stadium roof. In total, the system will generate over 4 GWh annually for Borussia Dortmund's own consumption. This serves as an inspiring example for other organizations. The rooftop system is expected to reduce the club's COâ‚‚ emissions by approximately 1,800 tons per year, while significantly improving the stadium's energy security and resilience. For perspective: this solar energy could power the floodlights for 1,000 matches per year.
Installation is scheduled to begin in summer 2025, with completion targeted by the end of that same summer.
Carsten Cramer, Managing Director of Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA: "We are very pleased about the partnership with JA SOLAR, which will play a key role in the planned renovation of the photovoltaic system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. This collaboration underlines our commitment to sustainability and innovative technologies. With JA SOLAR's modules, which will power the largest photovoltaic system on any stadium roof, we are setting the course for a more environmentally friendly future."
Henning Schulze, Vice President JA SOLAR: "We believe that Borussia Dortmund and JA SOLAR share many common values, and we are really proud that our modules are to be used for this project at this iconic stadium. In times of rapid political change and market disruption, our participation in this project is a clear statement from JA SOLAR that we are here to stay."
JA looks forward to welcoming customers from all over the world together with representatives of Borussia Dortmund at Intersolar Europe in Munich from 7-9 May at stand A2.280. For inquiries in advance, please contact us at info@jasolar.com.
About JA SOLAR
Grow towards the sun, stride forward to our goal! Since 2005, we have been pursuing our mission to make solar energy accessible to as many people as possible. As one of the market leaders, we want to be a role model with sustainable and social corporate development. Customer-centricity, the well-being of our employees and increasing value for our owners are all among our core values. Working closely with our global partners, we are creating a mutually beneficial industrial ecosystem and driving progress in energy and environmental solutions. More information at https://www.jasolar.com/.
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JA SOLAR and Borussia Dortmund Announce Partnership and Joint Major Project
JA SOLAR and Borussia Dortmund Announce Partnership and Joint Major Project
ILOILO CITY, Philippines, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SUEZ, a global leader in environmental services, and JEMCO, a premier construction company in the Philippines, together with Metro Pacific Water, a key water and wastewater infrastructure investor fully-owned by Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), commenced the construction of a seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination facility in Metro Iloilo— the largest of its kind in the Philippines. Slated to be completed in 24 months, this project will help address the critical shortage of drinking water in the region, supplying sustainable and reliable potable water to local communities.
The existing fresh water sources in Metro Iloilo have become severely strained and are no longer capable of meeting the increasing demand of the region. This situation has been exacerbated by seasonal fluctuations in rainfall, disrupting the replenishment of these finite water supplies, revealing the urgent need to identify and develop alternative sources of water to ensure the long-term sustainability of the region.
To tackle the region's shortage of potable water, Metro Pacific Water awarded to SUEZ and JEMCO a project to design, build and operate a seawater reverse osmosis desalination facility. The SWRO desalination plant will have an estimated production capacity of 66,500 cubic meters per day, with over 97% of which to be supplied to the residents as drinking water, benefiting approximately 50,000 households. The remaining part will be used for the production of demineralised water to support the operation of the adjacent power plant.
As a leader of circular solutions for water and waste services for more than 160 years, SUEZ has 50 years of experience in seawater desalination, with over 260 desalination plants designed and built worldwide. This plant will incorporate SUEZ's flagship technologies, such as the SeaDAFâ„¢ Filter which combines the dissolved air flotation technology and dual media gravity filter to treat seawater and remove algae, turbidity, suspended solids, and colloidal particles to reach a quality suitable to feed to the reverse osmosis membranes. Its compact design makes it suitable for installations where space is a premium.
A testimony to the strong partnership between SUEZ and JEMCO, this is the second project that the two entities have worked on together, with the first being a key water reclamation facility in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila. SUEZ has a strong presence in the Philippines with a well-established local engineering platform and a professional team of local talents. The collaboration will leverage SUEZ's expertise and technologies in seawater desalination, and benefit from the strong local experience and construction capabilities of JEMCO.
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said: "This exceptional initiative seeks to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of potable water for Ilonggos, enhancing their quality of life while bolstering Iloilo's infrastructure and driving economic growth."
Christopher Andrew B. Pangilinan, CEO and President of Metro Pacific Water said: "MPW's commitment to providing sustainable water solutions is at the heart of this project. It underscores our dedication to supporting Iloilo's rapid growth and development. This innovative and sustainable desalination facility will provide a long-term solution to the water challenges of Iloilo."
Augusto F. Manalo, President & CEO of JEMCO noted: "The large-scale Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant in Metro Iloilo is of vital importance to the region and one which would mark a major milestone to be the largest plant of its kind in the Philippines. We thank the Metro Pacific Water Investment Corporation for this opportunity to be able to deliver this critical infrastructure project. We are proud to be partnering once more with SUEZ, one of the world's leading provider of solutions for sustainable management of resources. It has always been JEMCO's mission to be a major contributor to nation building and we believe that being part of a project such as this further reinforces our drive to be true to our mission."
Pierre Pauliac, Co-CEO of SUEZ and Chief Operating Officer Water said: "Given the critical water situation in the region, we are determined to secure a stable and reliable water supply for our customers by leveraging our 50 years of experience and technological know-how in seawater desalination worldwide. This collaboration is a testament to the trust our partners and clients place in us, and a new step in SUEZ's expansion in Southeast Asia."
About SUEZ:
Faced with growing environmental challenges, SUEZ has been delivering essential services that protect and improve our quality of life for more than 160 years. SUEZ provides its customers with innovative and resilient solutions for water and waste services. With 40,000 employees across 40 countries, the Group works with customers to create value over the full lifecycle of their assets and services, and to drive their low carbon transition. In 2023, SUEZ provided drinking water for 57 million people worldwide and sanitation services for more than 36 million people. The Group generated 7.7 TWh of energy from waste and wastewater. In 2023, SUEZ generated revenues of 8.9 billion euros. For more information: www.suez.com / X @suez / LinkedIn @SUEZ.
In Asia, SUEZ's journey began some 70 years ago, first in Southeast Asia before expanding to China 50 years ago. With 6,500+ employees across Asia, SUEZ has built over 600 water and wastewater treatment plants. Together with our local partners, we also provide water and waste recycling and recovery services to 25+ million people and 22 industrial parks across the region. SUEZ is recognized as one of the most influential companies in China and a service benchmark for leading Asia's environmental industry. Today, SUEZ works with municipal and industrial customers in more than 30 major cities and regions across China, manages China's first PPP water contract in Macao, operates one of Asia's largest hazardous waste incineration facilities in Shanghai, and has invested over RMB 6 billion in Chongqing.
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SUEZ and partners commence construction of Philippines' largest seawater desalination plant in Metro Iloilo
