Amsterdam, 15th January 2025 – GLP, a leading global business builder, owner, developer, and operator of logistics real estate, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and related technologies, announces that GLP Clean Energy, its renewable energy business in Europe, has begun the installation of a landmark solar energy project at its warehouse facility at Business Park Amsterdam Osdorp, in the Nieuw-West district of Amsterdam, in the western Netherlands.
GLP’s 24,000 SQM Grade-A warehouse at Business Park Amsterdam Osdorp, built in accordance with BREEAM Excellent certification standards, will feature 4,000 PV modules with 2.2 MW of power generation capacity. These will supply the equivalent of 525 Dutch households annually, delivering a reduction in CO2 emissions by approximately 645 tons.
An agreement has been signed with Brocacef, the Dutch-based pharmaceutical wholesale company that has long-leased the facility for its last-mile delivery operations, to take 100% of the clean energy produced by the facility, including charging a fleet of electric vans. Brocacef will receive sustainable power at a fixed and significantly competitive pricing with no upfront investment required. The solar installation is set to be operational by March 2025.
Situated in one of the Netherlands‘ most connected logistics hubs, the facility is strategically positioned between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the city center. In addition to easy access to transport by water and air, the warehouse is close to the A4, A5 and A9 motorways. The business park also offers links to key transport networks, including the A1 and A2 motorways, ensuring seamless connectivity across the country and beyond.
The warehouse features best-in-class specifications, including a 16,666 SQM warehouse area, a clear height of 12 meters and a floor load capacity of 50 kN per square meter. With 30 van dock doors equipped with EV chargers, six truck dock doors, and ample parking spaces, the facility is well-suited to support Brocacef’s last-mile delivery operations.
GLP Osdorp has been designed with biodiversity benchmarks at its core, in order to establish the facility as a model for integrating ecological best practices into modern
logistics assets. These include ensuring that at least 10% of the total land area is dedicated to greenery or water features, excluding parking lots. The design incorporates green or living roofs and walls wherever feasible, with at least 10% of the façade visible from public roads adorned with green elements. Native tree species have additionally been planted to create a sloping green roof surface that supports local ecology and enhances the site’s environmental impact.
Stefano Fissolo, Senior Director, GLP Clean Energy, said:
“Our solar installation at Business Park Amsterdam Osdorp is testament to GLP’s mission to integrate renewable energy solutions into logistics operations. Through initiatives such as this, we are enabling our customers to achieve their sustainability goals as well as operational efficiencies, helping to support both long-term environmental and economic value.”
Philippe Hendriks, Country Director Netherlands & Belgium at GLP, said:
“The strong collaboration between GLP’s Real Estate and Clean Energy teams enables us to develop sustainable and innovative solutions that benefit both our customers and the environment in which they operate. The solar installation at Business Park Amsterdam Osdorp reflects our commitment to pursuing renewable energy practices, supporting both environmental progress and the long-term success of our customers in key logistics locations like the Netherlands.”
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