Powering ahead with Goodman's largest solar PV installation

Goodman’s Marl Logistics Centre is developed on a revitalised brownfield site, close to urban infrastructure and set records as Goodman’s largest logistics centre in Europe. The same property will set another record – this time as the biggest rooftop solar PV installation in Germany and the largest in Goodman’s global portfolio.

Sustainability credentials

Our PV installation ambition

Customers and suppliers

We welcome the installation of the solar system by Goodman as this measure contributes to METRO's overall sustainability strategy, which also includes the expansion of photovoltaic systems on the roofs of METRO's own buildings. On most days, the solar installation will cover the energy requirements of METRO LOGISTICS' warehouse in Marl.

Armin Koeller, CEO at METRO LOGISTICS

METRO LOGISTICS on the benefit of PV installations

Baywa r.e. is a leading global renewable energy developer, service provider, distributor and energy solutions provider, and is actively shaping the future of energy. It has added Marl to its installation projects, having already supported Goodman in delivering several large-scale rooftop solar installations in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Large industrial and commercial property groups such as Goodman are key in helping corporates to make the best use of their large roof surfaces to generate renewable power. Together, we share the same vision when it comes to a sustainable future and have our eyes already set on a number of future PV projects.

Andrea Grotzke, Global Director of Energy Solutions at BayWa r.e.

Baywa r.e. on the importance of PV installations

Challenges and benefits

At Goodman, we’re installing full rooftop arrays of solar photovoltaics across all new build developments and Goodman-owned properties, enabling our customers to access clean energy generated on-site. By converting sunlight directly into electricity, solar energy is fed into the property’s main distribution board or transformer, meeting a percentage - if not all at certain times of the year - of a customer’s energy demand. Other benefits include:

• Clean energy – no greenhouse gas emissions are released during the conversion of solar to energy
• Modify the nature of warehouse rooftops and parking areas – efficient use of a once obsolete part of the warehouse
• Reduce capital costs of operations – reduction in costs of fossil fuel usage, i.e. coal generated electricity and electricity powered water heating.

One key limitation of solar PV is its inability to generate power at night, with peak production occurring in summer due to favourable weather. In contrast, winter months see reduced energy output due to less sunlight. Additionally, the initial cost of covering the entire roof with PV panels is substantial. By optimizing the roof's potential, our installations often exceed our customers' current needs by more than double. While this entails a higher upfront investment, it not only contributes to immediate green energy production but also supports the building's occupants in their long-term decarbonization journey.

Challenges of PV projects

Location and consumer reach