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Innovative Off-Grid Warehouse for 24/7 Operations.

An international logistics client is building a 24/7 automated warehouse near Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, with stable, high electricity demand (15 GWh/year).

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CLIENT

Situation.

A logistics client planned the construction of a 56,000 m² automated warehouse near Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport. Operating 24/7 with a peak load of 3.5 MW and annual consumption of 15 GWh, the facility required a reliable and cost-efficient energy supply. However, the local distribution grid lacked the capacity to cover the warehouse’s demand. While a grid connection was technically possible, it could not serve as the sole dependable energy source.

The challenge: create a sustainable, independent power system that ensures stable operations at all times.

24/7
operation time

3.5 MW
peak consumption

15 GWh
yearly consumption

OUR

Approach.

With limited grid capacity and high consumption needs, Volthein explored a hybrid power plant approach to guarantee supply and maximize renewable integration.

Rooftop PV potential: 8.7 MWp of dual-orientation panels to capture maximum energy
Surplus management: required advanced accumulation and storage due to daytime overproduction
Backup strategy: gas engines (with hydrogen-ready potential) and biofuel generators as dispatchable sources
24/7 security of supply: guaranteed by BESS integration for grid stabilization, load shifting, and backup

The guiding principle: ensure long-term sustainability in both quantity and cost of electricity, with priority on local green resources.

OUR

Solution.

Volthein designed a 15+ MW hybrid power plant, fully managed by our Energy Management System (EMS) with predictive forecasting and real-time optimization.

Rooftop PV
8.7 MWp
East/West dual orientation for maximum self-consumption
Primary renewable electricity source

BESS
2 MW / 5.5 MWh
Balances PV fluctuations and shifts solar energy for night use
Backup reserve in case of PV or gas system downtime

Gas Engines
4 × 0.8 MWe
Provide stable generation during shortages
Also deliver combined heat for warehouse operations

Biofuel Backup
2 × 0.8 MWe
Emergency reserve in case of gas supply issues
Local storage ensures independence

Output

Results.

A logistics client planned the construction of a 56,000 m² automated warehouse near Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport. Operating 24/7 with a peak load of 3.5 MW and annual consumption of 15 GWh, the facility required a reliable and cost-efficient energy supply. However, the local distribution grid lacked the capacity to cover the warehouse’s demand. While a grid connection was technically possible, it could not serve as the sole dependable energy source.

The challenge: create a sustainable, independent power system that ensures stable operations at all times.