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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.

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Solar panels
Solar Energy 

Solar Energy 

Advancements in technology have made solar energy more efficient and cost-effective than ever before. Solar panels can now be installed on homes and businesses, and large-scale solar farms are being built around the world to provide clean energy to entire communities. For the electronic components of these installations, BASF offers special grades of the engineering plastic Ultramid® (PA).

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

Ultramid® A3X  product series

Photovoltaic connector

  • Excellent impact strength
  • High stiffness
  • Non-halogenated flame retardant
  • Meets UL 6703 requirements

Ultradur® flame retardant portfolio

IGBT

  • Excellent electrical insulation (CTI 600) 
  • Non-halogenated

Ultramid® A and Ultramid® Advanced flame-retardant portfolio 

Junction box

  • Good impact resistance 
  • Great electrical insulation
  • Excellent thermal aging resistance 
  • Meets UL 3730 requirements for PV junction boxes
Wind turbine
Wind Energy 

Wind Energy 

Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy, with wind farms being built all over the world. The use of wind turbines to produce energy has been around for centuries, but it is only in recent years that it has become a major source of clean energy worldwide.

Advances in technology are making wind turbines more efficient and reliable. With its PU systems in numerous applications, BASF is part of this progress. As we work towards a more sustainable future, wind power will undoubtedly play an important role in helping us achieve our goals.

PU cast elastomers: Elasturan®

Blade add-ons

  • High durability/low abrasion 
  • Adaptable material performance 

PU cast material Elasturan®

Leading edge protection 

  • Customization possible 
  • High durability also under strong mechanical load
  • TPU film aromatic or aliphatic 
  • Significant higher durability 

PU infusion: Elastocoat® C

Blade shell infusion

  • Main geometry of the blade
  • Faster curing at lower temperature than competitive material, resulting in reduced production costs 
  • Thinner parts possible due to higher mechanical strength

PU foam

Balsa wood replacement/core material

  • Distribute stress and load
  • Sustainable due to Balsa wood deforestation
  • Stable material property (VS natural product)
  • Lightweight

PU infusion: Elastocoat® C

Shear web

  • Increase stiffness, uptake shear strength
  • Faster curing at lower temperature than competitive material, leading to reduced production costs
  • Thinner parts possible due to higher mechanical strength
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Sustainable solution for engineering plastic and circular economy
Unlock endless possibilities with sustainable engineering plastics

Unlock endless possibilities with sustainable engineering plastics

Your path toward a sustainable engineering future can begin today – by using materials originating from plastic waste or bio-based materials; choosing the right technology, be it mechanical or chemical recycling, or closing the nutrient loop with biopolymers.

With BASF as your global partner in the plastics value chain, you can choose solutions that power the circular economy and make net zero possible. Together, we can create solutions that open infinite possibilities for a more sustainable future.

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