Metro Commended For Sustaining Germany’s Solar Rooftop Region In 2023
The celebration when METRO, Goodman and Baywa r.e. came together for was extraordinary because it marked the largest solar rooftop instillation in Germany. This Marl logistics facilities is impressive in its scale, suggesting a strong and ever growing commitment for sustainable energy solutions as well and environmental preservation. It’s a excellent example of what different industry leaders are doing to utilize renewable resources to achieve a more sustainable future. The rooftop solar system further proves the dedication of METRO, Goodman and Baywa r.e in the responsible managing of innovation resources which helps cements their standing as leaders in renewable energy.
Facility of Largest Solar Rooftop Installation in Germany
The opening of Germany’s largest solar rooftop facility has made big waves in the solar industry. With the French firm BayWa r.e., the wholsaler METRO, and the Goodman Property Group joining forces, it is evident that there is great need to preserve the resources our planet has to offer. “Both Germany’sSuper Solar Photovoltaic System and Metz are located in the Ruhr region and now reside here in Marl,” stated Mona Neubauer, the Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy, and Deputy Minister President of North Rhine Westphalia.
This collaboration is a stepping stone towards the development of more sustainable energy sources, ensuring that the transition towards solar power is fast tracked within North Rhine-Westphalia. The METROLOGICS is able to met its energy sustainability goal by building a self sufficient energy system, with any extra energy being channeled to the regional power grid. Furthermore, the whole building complex was gioven the Gold Certificate award in Sustainable Building Practices by DGNB for their effort in eco friendly construction.
The inseparable partner to the Goodman and BayWa r.e. renewable energy development company is METRO LOGISTICS, which operates and maintains the property. ‘We are making great strides in expanding our green energy generation capacity,which facilitates a rapid energy transition,’ says Christof Prange, Managing Director of Goodman Germany GmbH. This project is designed to provide renewable energy to Marl, a town powered by the 18 MWp project. The power generated is sufficient to sustain the energy needs of 5,100 families.
As per Gunter Haug, COO at BayWa Real Estate, real estate and big businesses such as Goodman help companies to optimize their enormous rooftop spaces for the production of renewable energy. This flagship project’s industrial and logistical organizations use this for having a major positive influence on environmental sustainability. The global wholesaler METRO attaches a special level of importance to the preservation of the environment in every one of its fields of business. Along with those, 102 stores in Germany pose unique hurdles like increasing the fleet of electric cars, increasing utilization of solar power technology, modernizing the heating systems, and switching the cooling units to green refrigerants.
Christiane Giesen who is a Board Member and Chief People and Culture Officer of METRO AG says, “The commissioning of the PV plant in Marl is a pivotal step in our climate strategy.” She further states, METRO set a target in 2021 to significantly lower their carbon emissions across all the countries they operate in, and the overall goal is to be climate-neutral in their business operations by 2040. These goals, alongside other policies, will greatly aid in protecting the climate from further deterioration. By working closely with trusted partners and within the correct legislative guidelines, achieving this significant target is possible.
