PU infusion Elastocoat® C
Performance Polymers
Empowering wind and solar energy
BASF solutions for renewable energies
The use of renewable energy has become increasingly popular in recent years due to concerns about climate change and the finite nature of fossil fuels. Countries around the world are investing heavily in renewable energy infrastructure as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve energy independence. BASF is contributing to that through large investments in wind or solar farms itself combined with innovative ideas to design components for wind and solar systems sustainably with plastic.
What are BASF solutions for wind and solar applications?
PU cast material Elasturan®
Leading edge protection
PU infusion Elastocoat® C
Shear web
PU cast elastomers: Elasturan®
Blade add-ons
Ultramid® 8233G HS BK106
Flat roof mount
Ultramid® A3X product series
Photovoltaic connector
Ultramid® A and Ultramid® Advanced flame-retardant portfolio
Junction box
Ultradur® flame retardant portfolio
IGBT
PU adhesive Elastan®
Blade adhesive
Wind Energy
Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy, with wind farms being built all over the world. Our PU systems for wind energy applications help to make wind turbines more efficient and reliable. Our segment-focused experts will find the solution that matches your needs!
And we use wind energy ourselves at BASF: We have partnered with other companies to build one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world.
Flat roof mounting system
Ultramid® 8233G HS BK106
Flat roof mount
- Meets UL 2703 requirements with high thermal aging resistance (RTI's > 90° C) and outdoor weatherability (f1)
- Long-term UV performance (29+ years)
- High stiffness, strength
- Allows for design flexibility and faster assembly vs. metals
Photovoltaic connector
IGBT
Junction box
BASF's wind power applications
Wind energy is widely recognized as a clean and renewable energy source. BASF performance materials help power up wind parks. Our portfolio for wind energy application includes blade add-ons, leading edge protection, blade shell infusion, blade adhesive as well as shear webs. Check out their benefits below:
Did you know?
that BASF aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by the year 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Replacing fossil-based electricity with renewable electricity is an important lever to further bring down emissions.
.jpg "Auf 24 Hektar entlang der Naundorfer Straße in Schwarzheide ist seit Februar 2022 der erste gemeinsame Solarpark der BASF Schwarzheide GmbH und der envia Mitteldeutsche Energie AG (enviaM) entstanden. Etwa 52.000 Solarmodule werden die Produktionsanlagen der BASF künftig mit klimafreundlichem Strom aus Sonnenenergie versorgen. Die feierliche Inbetriebnahme der Anlage findet am 25. August 2022 statt.")
Blade add-ons
PU cast elastomers: Elasturan®
Blade add-ons
- High durability/low abrasion
- Adaptable material performance
Leading edge protection
Blade shell infusion
Balsa wood replacement/core material
Shear web
Solar Energy
Advancements in technology have made solar energy more efficient and cost-effective than ever before. Solar panels are now installed on homes and businesses, large-scale solar farms and offshore solar platform are being built around the world to provide clean energy to entire communities – or to BASF production sites like in Schwarzheide, Germany. For the electronic components of these installations, BASF offers special grades of the engineering plastics Ultramid® (PA) and Ultradur® (PBT). Our experts will guide you to a solution customized to your needs!
BASF's solar power applications
Come rain or shine, solar panels need to withstand all kinds of weather conditions. Our portfolio for solar power applications covers PU composite frame, flat roof mount, module connector, IGBT as well as junction boxes. Check out how our solutions ensure that solar panels can power through any weather condition:
