Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is set to power its Mátranovák plant with green energy by installing a 1.5-megawatt solar park. This move aligns with the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, enhancing its operations with environmentally-friendly solutions across its entire product chain.
Gáspár Balázs, CEO of Alstom Hungary, explained, “Alstom continues to invest in energy-saving initiatives at our Mátranovák site. In the past, we’ve switched to energy-efficient lighting, improved office insulation, and updated heating systems. Now, we are taking a significant step towards greener production by generating renewable electricity.”
The new solar panels, covering an area of 6,600 square meters, will meet 23% of the factory’s annual electricity demand with clean energy. The solar installation will generate between 1,600 and 1,700 megawatt-hours of electricity annually, preventing around 617 tons of CO2 emissions each year. This project is part of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with E.ON, spanning 15 years. “This initiative not only makes our operations more environmentally friendly but also ensures that we have a stable and predictable electricity supply for the future,” Mr Balázs added.
Alstom’s Mátranovák factory has been producing bogie frames for metro and railway assemblies for over 40 years. These frames play a crucial role in the safety and performance of trains by supporting key components such as axles, springs, and brakes. The plant employs advanced combined welding techniques to ensure the highest quality and reliability. Today, the products manufactured here are used across Europe in various types of trains, from high-speed and suburban trains to locomotives and double-decker railcars.
Alstom has been a key player in Hungary’s rail sector for more than two decades. The company is one of the largest suppliers of metro trains in the country, having produced 50% of the trains for Budapest’s metro lines 2 and 4, the latter of which is the first fully driverless metro line in Central and Eastern Europe. Additionally, Alstom provides MÁV with Traxx locomotives, and has modernized 59 electric multiple units with the cutting-edge ETCS L2 train control system, improving safety and efficiency on Hungarian railways.
Alstom is a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility solutions, specializing in the design and manufacture of trains, metros, and other transportation systems. Committed to reducing environmental impact, Alstom integrates eco-design principles and sustainable procurement strategies across its operations. The company aims to cut carbon emissions from its purchased goods and services by 30% by 2030, reflecting its dedication to fostering greener urban mobility and supporting the transition to low-carbon transportation worldwide.
