As part of Arctic Paper Group’s 4P strategy for 2030, the energy part has taken centre stage. Investments in renewable energy, including solar power, are important for ensuring sustainable energy self-sufficiency and enabling Arctic Paper to produce and trade energy surplus.
At Arctic Paper Kostrzyn, solar expansion is ongoing. In 2021, the mill launched a 0.9 MW pilot photovoltaic (PV) farm, generating 0.2 GWh of green energy. Its success paved the way for further expansion to a larger and more efficient solar farm. By early 2025, the Kostrzyn mill’s solar capacity reached 18 MW, with an additional 10 MW planned by mid-2025.
• Climatic factors such as sunshine and cloud cover (panels generate electricity even under diffuse radiation) were analysed between 2018 and 2022 to account for yearly variations,
• Economic and financial comparison of alternative solutions, considering annual renewable electricity (MWh), investment costs, operating expenses, revenue, and Dynamic Generation Cost (DGC) analysis,
• Sensitivity analysis assessing the impact of risk factors (for example, investment costs, natural gas price, CO2 ETS allowance price, and electricity price) on project performance and the company’s financial sustainability.
MAZEL SA prepared all required documentation and obtained the necessary permits for constructing a photovoltaic installation. During project preparation, component costs, such as panels, were carefully considered.
MAZEL SA, provider of renewable energy solutions.
“The project will significantly reduce gas fuel costs for electricity generation and lower
CO2 emission rights expenses. We obtain revenues due to increased electricity sales from
the surplus generated by the PV farm. Furthermore, we are well prepared in the event
of an energy crisis.
We navigated the changing regulations and government uncertainty, which are critical
when developing solar power businesses for internal use and energy sales. The complex
and lengthy permit process added to these challenges.”
Michał Jarczyński
CEO, Arctic Paper Group
The Project’s Achievements:
Investment
11 million euros financed by own funds.
CO2 emissions saved
Reduction of CO2 emissions: 619.585 tonnes CO2 per year, both directly and indirectly, when installation produces energy nominal capacity.
Any other sustainable benefits
The amount of electricity generated from renewable sources is 16.009 MWh per year
