The logistics service provider Fiege has significantly expanded the existing photovoltaic system at its Greven-Reckenfeld site in North Rhine-Westphalia. An additional 20,000 square meters of roof space have been fitted with approximately 4,500 more solar modules. In total, the installation now comprises about 7,000 modules across a total area of 28,000 square meters. The new total capacity is around 3,000 kilowatt-peaks.
Electricity Production and Usage
The expanded system can generate up to 2.4 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually. About 20 percent of the generated energy is used
directly at the Fiege logistics center, with the rest fed into the public power grid. The annual electricity yield corresponds to the average consumption of around 700 households.
Energy Ecosystem and Planned Storage Solutions
Fiege's goal at the site is to establish its own energy ecosystem. In the next step, the company plans to install its first electricity storage systems. These are intended to reduce peak loads on the grid and increase self-consumption. In the long term, Fiege aims to become more independent from the electricity
market and price fluctuations. Local companies are also to be included as potential consumers of the produced green electricity.
Expanded Infrastructure for Logistics Site
Looking forward, the establishment of high-performance charging stations for electric trucks and heating systems with heat pump technology are planned. Both systems are to be powered by the locally generated electricity.
Jens Fiege and Felix Fiege, Co-CEOs of Fiege Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG: “Photovoltaics is one of our biggest levers for a successful energy transition, which is why we are pursuing
ambitious expansion goals. By 2030, we aim to produce more renewable energy in Germany than we consume ourselves. The expansion of our PV system in Reckenfeld is another important step on this path.”.
Sustainability Goals by 2030
The family-owned company Fiege, led by Jens and Felix Fiege in the fifth generation, is pursuing ambitious sustainability goals. By the year 2030, the company aims to produce more renewable energy in Germany than it consumes itself. The expansion in Greven-Reckenfeld is considered a significant step towards achieving this
