TMD Friction accelerates green energy transition
14 May 2026 
TMD Friction is making significant strides toward its 100% renewable energy target with the completion of a major solar installation at its Hartlepool production facility in the UK.
Key project details
The self-funded project, executed by supplier Geo-Green Power, features:
- Infrastructure: 1,468 solar panels covering 2,933m2 of roof space.
- Energy Output: An estimated 590,000kWh of electricity annually.
- Impact: The system will cover roughly 6% of the site’s total energy demand and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 150 tonnes per year.
Precision management
To maximise efficiency, TMD Friction integrated SolarEdge monitoring software. This technology allows the team to track the real-time performance of individual panels, ensuring proactive maintenance and optimised energy output.
A Commitment to 2040
Andrew Turner, Vice President of PC Europe at TMD Friction, highlighted that this project is a “meaningful and tangible commitment” to the company’s Sustainability Roadmap 2040. By embedding cleaner energy into manufacturing operations, the company aims to combine environmental accountability with the same precision used in its product engineering.
“At Hartlepool, we’re not just generating cleaner energy, we’re embedding sustainability into the very fabric of our manufacturing operations,” commented Andrew.
To find out more about TMD Friction’s sustainability plans visit: https://tmdfriction.com/en/sustainability/