Lashing for wind farm installation

The global shift toward renewable energy is at a critical stage, with more and more solar power projects being commissioned. At the Höltinghauser Industriewerke floating solar park in Germany, Dyneema® partnered with Gleistein and 1PUNKT5 (general contractor SCHULZ Systemtechnik) to enable the installation of over 3,000 solar panels using our recycled-based Dyneema® fiber, generating 2 megawatts of clean energy.

Combining expertise to deliver solar-powered energy

When three innovators join forces, the results can be game changing. Gleistein, 1PUNKT5, and Dyneema® each brought their unique strengths to the fore to bring the Höltinghauser Industriewerke solar power project to life.

Gleistein’s X-Permanent Flex mooring lines, made with recycled-based Dyneema® fiber, provided durable, high-performance support for the installation of floating solar panels, helping streamline the process while reducing the project’s environmental impact. At the heart of the project, 1PUNKT5’s expertise in deploying 3,407 solar modules ensured optimal energy generation and system performance.

The use of Dyneema®’s groundbreaking recycled-based fiber – made from mixed plastic household waste – showcased the potential for circular materials to cut the carbon footprint of ambitious clean energy projects without compromising on reliability, durability, or functionality.

Mooring lines unrivaled in performance and sustainability

To install a large quantity of solar panel modules, the project demanded mooring lines that could meet stringent performance standards while minimizing environmental impact. Traditional materials – like steel or generic HMPE ropes – were too heavy, cumbersome, and ineffective. But recycled-based Dyneema® DM20 fiber provided a clear advantage, enabling mooring lines that were more robust, easier to handle, and left a lighter footprint on the planet. Created using mixed plastic household waste as feedstock, recycled-based Dyneema® fiber reduced the project’s carbon footprint without compromising on the trademark strength and durability of the world’s strongest fiber™.

“By switching to recycled-based Dyneema® fibers, I anticipate that we’ll reduce our carbon footprint to the tune of around 1,000 metric tons of CO2 in the first year alone. That’s equivalent to taking more than 210 passenger cars off the road. We hope that more companies will follow our example and join us in making a real contribution to climate protection and sustainability in our industry."

Finn Schmeling, Sales Team Manager, Gleistein

“All three companies involved in this project have a purpose-led, performance-driven mindset, helping push forward the transition to cleaner energy. Dyneema®’s recycled-based fiber helps deliver longer-lasting, high-quality mooring ropes and equipment – necessary to make projects like this one a reality.”

Judith Bosch, Technical & Business Development Manager at Dyneema®

For our floating solar project in Visbek, we partnered with Gleistein and Dyneema® to deploy sustainable mooring lines. These lightweight ropes not only secure the 3,400 solar modules under harsh wind conditions but also significantly reduce the project’s carbon footprint. By replacing conventional materials, we cut emissions not just from energy production but also from the physical components.

Luca Schroeter, Project Lead, 1PUNKT5

Gaining a competitive edge with X-Permanent Flex lines

Gleistein’s X-Permanent Flex mooring lines offered operators world-class physical attributes that enabled an efficient installation – such as excellent fatigue and creep resistance as well as an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. The innovative design features a protective cover, a load-bearing core, and a sand filter to enhance durability and reduce internal abrasion. For this project, the user-friendly nature of the X-Permanent Flex ropes also resulted in shorter assembly times, improving the overall efficiency of solar panel installation.

Photo credit: 1PUNKT5 GmbH

A performance-driven collaboration

Motivated by a common goal to advance renewable energy, Dyneema®, Gleistein, and 1PUNKT5 have facilitated the type of major project needed to deliver the energy transition.