The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, successfully implemented an advanced photovoltaic system at its Boksburg site in South Africa, marking a significant step toward greater sustainability. Within the framework for sustainability at the Chemical Plant, and as an objective of reducing its carbon footprint, Scharlab has installed solar panels at its Chemical Plant which will be able to generate 30% of the electrical energy consumed at the facility. Ethylene – the target product – is then produced in the third reactor. All rights reserved In. Planned to be fully operational in 2024, the 100MW PV solar plant will help SABIC reach its 2025 clean energy targets. Chemetall is committed to a more.