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Steel foundations: from corrosion to confidence

In this pv magazine Webinar, we look at steel corrosion in the field, particularly for those parts of the structure that are in contact with the soil. Manufacturer ArcelorMittal has put its many years of experience in the steel industry to good use in developing its Magnelis coating, that promises to prevent steel corrosion even in the harshest environments.

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When it comes to concerns over long term PV system reliability, the steel foundations that hold up a mounting system are not often the first component to weigh on an asset owners mind. But these too need special consideration to ensure they can stand up to 30 years in contact with air and soil in whatever conditions nature has to offer.

In this pv magazine Webinar, we look at steel corrosion in the field, particularly for those parts of the structure that are in contact with the soil. Manufacturer ArcelorMittal has put its many years of experience in the steel industry to good use in developing its Magnelis coating, that promises to prevent steel corrosion even in the harshest environments.

ArcelorMittal experts Jean-Louis Remlinger – segment leader for solar, Walter Perez Villa – product coordinator for metallic coated, Eva Diaz Gonzalez – product development manager, and Alexander Winther – client technical support will take us through some of the key features of Magnelis, and how it compares to the galvanizing solution that has been industry standard for many years.

With hundreds of thousands of tons in the field worldwide, and analysis of products after many years in the ground, ArcelorMittal has also been able to gain a clear understanding of many potential degradation mechanisms, and to predict its product lifetime in various installation environments, providing long-term confidence to customers and investors.

pv magazine Webinar content:

  • Steel corrosion and how to prevent it
  • Magnelis industrial coating
  • Comparison with traditional galvanization
  • Predicting product lifetime and guarantees
  • Q&A

We encourage you to take part in the discussion and ask questions, which can be submitted beforehand or through a chat window during the webinar. This webinar will be moderated by Mark Hutchins, magazine director at pv magazine.

Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.

Speakers

Jean-Louis Remlinger | Segment Leader Solar, ArcelorMittal

Jean-Louis started his career as Project Manager in the Engineering Department of Arcelor Florange in 2005 and then moved to ArcelorMittal Worldwide CTO to bring value in several projects and Group initiatives. From 2014 onwards, Jean-Louis decided to endorse operational management roles at ArcelorMittal Dudelange plant, first as Line Manager Operations for 4 years, then as Head of Department and Plant Manager in the frame of divestment carveout process. Since January 2023 Jean-Louis joined the Segments & Products Business Development department as a Senior Market Analyst and later as a Segment Leader for Solar. Jean-Louis holds a Master's Degree from Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers (ENSAM Paristech).

Walter Perez Villa | Product coordinator, Metallic Coated, ArcelorMittal

Walter started his career at ArcelorMittal in 2014 as a Junior Research Engineer in the Global R&D department in Avilés, Spain. In 2016, he moved to Global R&D Maizières, France, where he worked as an R&D Engineer on research projects related to cold rolling, analyzing, optimizing, and implementing technical solutions for cold rolling mills across the group. From 2019 onwards, Walter transitioned to CMO Auto Packaging Electrical Steels at ArcelorMittal Flat Europe as a Customer Technical Support (CTS) engineer for Packaging. In October 2022, he expanded his responsibilities to include the role of Technical Coordinator for the Export Market. Walter holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Eafit University, Colombia, a master’s in Computational Engineering from Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany, and a master’s in Project Management and a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Oviedo, Spain.

Eva Diaz Gonzalez | Product development manager, ArcelorMittal

Chemical and Process Engineer with over 15 years of experience in metallic and organic coatings. She began her career in 2010 at ArcelorMittal’s R&D center in Gent (Belgium) as a researcher in innovative coatings, and became Project Leader in 2015, overseeing steel surface quality developments and advanced coatings applications. Since 2019, she has been part of the global R&D team as Product Development Manager, driving the development and production of new metallic coatings for industrial applications. Expert in steel surface engineering, corrosion performance, product lifecycle, sustainability, and market-driven innovation across diverse industries.

Alexander Winther | Client Technical Support, ArcelorMittal

Alexander Winther holds a diploma as an industrial engineer and began his career at ArcelorMittal in 2006 within the supply chain domain. Over the course of more than a decade, he held various key roles including Head of CuSe, Head of Planning and Scheduling, and led optimization initiatives at the Bremen mill. Since 2019, Alexander has been part of the Client Technical Support (CTS) team, where he supports numerous customers using Magnelis®. He also leads the Magnelis® Working Group within CMO North, driving technical excellence and customer-focused innovation.

Moderators

Mark Hutchins | Magazine Director, pv magazine

Mark Hutchins joined pv magazine as production editor for our monthly global title in September 2016. He also reports on upstream technology and markets, and new and emerging solar regions for both print and online. Mark has experience in copywriting, music journalism and the fast-paced world of startups.

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