Sofidel adds 4.65MW solar array at Ohio tissue mill

Sofidel has brought online a 4.65 megawatt photovoltaic system at its Circleville, Ohio tissue plant, mounted on the warehouse built during the mill's recent expansion. The 8,010-panel array helped avoid about 1,084 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions between January and June 2026. The project follows the start-up of Circleville's third paper machine, which took the plant's annual capacity above 200,000 tonnes.

Why this mattersOn-site renewable power at a newly expanded US mill shows tissue producers pairing capacity growth with decarbonisation to manage energy costs and emissions exposure.

• The photovoltaic system has 8,010 panels and 4.65 megawatts of installed capacity.
• It is installed on the roof of the reel warehouse built during Circleville's expansion.
• The system avoided about 1,084 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions from January to June 2026.
• Circleville's third paper machine lifted the plant's annual capacity to over 200,000 tonnes.
• Sofidel also runs a biomass boiler at its Frouard, France plant and a solar system at Rothley Lodge, UK.
• Sofidel rejoined CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment Leaderboard in 2026 after an 'A' rating in 2025.

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