ESR Europe, the European platform of ESR Group, is collaborating with IDEX to install 61,000 square metres of photovoltaic panels on its XXL warehouse asset in Amiens Saint-Sauveur.
The largest project of its kind in France this year, this rooftop installation will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 3,500 homes, and marks a significant step in the Group’s commitment to sustainable development.
The Amiens Saint Sauveur (80) warehouse, ‘Som’Link’, is a state-of-the-art logistics asset with a total surface area of 118,403 m2. It was delivered in 2023 as part of the ESR Europe Real Estate Active Fund IV portfolio in France. The tenant is international logistics company ID Logistics, which has signed a long-term lease as part of a service contract for a global e-commerce player.
Decarbonising the energy footprint of our buildings is part of ESR’s DNA.
This project builds on ESR Europe’s strong track record in European industrial and logistics sectors. In France, the platform has invested approximately €300 million over four years across 27 assets, covering the entire logistics value chain, from urban logistics to XXL platforms.
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61,000 m² of Photovoltaic Surface Area
The XXL warehouse will see approximately 50% of its roof covered with solar panels, instead of the 30% required by law. With a photovoltaic surface area of 61,000 m², the 26,000 panels are set to generate 12.1 megawatts (MW) of electricity per year – some of which will be consumed by the warehouse’s tenants. All electricity produced will be consumed directly, removing the need for energy storage.
Car Parks: An Additional Source Of Energy
The warehouse’s two existing 405-space car parks will also be equipped with photovoltaic shading systems, providing shelter and protection against the elements. The panels will cover 50% of the shades’ surface area, producing 1.8 MW of electricity and injecting clean, local, and renewable electricity directly into the grid. The installation will also include 10 charging points for electric vehicles.
“Decarbonising the energy footprint of our buildings is part of ESR’s DNA. Each day we work with our partners to improve the efficiency and quality of our assets. We are delighted to announce this strategic collaboration with IDEX on our flagship Amiens Saint Sauveur site, and look forward building a fruitful, long-term partnership”, says Fabien Meyer, Head of Asset Management Continental Europe at ESR Europe.
“The IDEX team is delighted to be tasked with implementing this highly ambitious project. While a system of this size is a first for the Somme, we expect the region to see more projects of this ilk in the future – not only in the logistics sector, but industrial companies, supermarkets, hospitals”, adds Édouard Roblot, Low Carbon Buildings Director at IDEX.
ESR Europe was advised in this transaction by Groupe Caryatid, the law firm Gide, ETYO and Le Breton Notaires. IDEX was advised by the law firm De Gaulle, Fleurance et Associés, the notary firm Ampère Ginisty and Shared Value Partners.
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