Payback groundbreaking: Kelheim becomes a photovoltaic center!

Payback groundbreaking: Kelheim becomes a photovoltaic center!

In Kelheim, investments will be made in the future! On July 9, 2025, BLG Logistics celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for impressive roofing of parking spaces at the auto terminal, which is to be equipped with photovoltaic modules. Numerous partners and decision -makers were represented at the ceremony, including District Administrator Martin Neumeyer and Mayor Christian Nerb. This project once again shows how important the Kelheim location is for the sustainable logistics of the region.

The roofing is covered by a total of 10,000 parking spaces and equipped with around 53,000 photovoltaic modules, which will provide a total output of over 23 megawatt peak. This is a crucial step in the green direction, since the location has been on photovoltaic current since 2019 and thus not only contributes to reducing energy and operating costs, but also to support climate-neutral supply chains. Axel Krichel, COO of BLG Logistics, emphasized the strategic importance of the location as a central hub for environmentally friendly logistics solutions and made it clear that Kelheim is not only a place for storage, but also for innovative energy concepts.

a step into sustainability

The project is carried out in close cooperation with Solea, a specialist for large -scale photovoltaic systems. This partnership shows that BLG Logistics has a good hand to get the right expertise on board in order to develop sustainable solutions. Photovoltaics is not only a modern topic, but also offers real future opportunities. The logistics industry is characterized by high roof areas that are ideal for powerful solar systems. A typical logistics center can generate up to 750,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually with a solar system of around 750 kilowatts and thus avoid around 500 tons of CO2, which corresponds approximately to the CO2 binding effect of 35,000 beeches.

The trend towards renewable energies is also gaining more and more driving in Germany. In 2019, solar systems with 46.5 terawatt hours already contributed over 8% to domestic power generation. In order to cover the entire energy requirement through renewable energies, the installed photovoltaic performance must be significantly increased. The flowering of photovoltaics in logistics therefore represents a conscious decision that is not only ecologically sensible, but also economically, since self-generated electricity can benefit with reduced network charges and EEG allocations.

Future -oriented mobility

The project in Kelheim is also to be considered in the context of increasing electromobility. Modern battery storage systems can compensate for the fluctuating power generation of solar systems and enable even generated electricity to be fed directly into the charging infrastructure for electrically operated vehicles. Logistics service providers and large companies such as Amazon have already sketched their ambitions regarding electrical vehicle fleets and plan to actively implement sustainability requirements.

With the roofing at the Auterminal Kelheim, BLG Logistics sets a strong sign for a future -oriented, sustainable logistics concept. This project not only brings with it ecological advantages, but also ensures jobs and shows that the Kelheim region is on the right track. As you can see, there is actually something - for an environmentally friendly future in logistics!

For further information on this directional project, interested parties can be interested in the corresponding reports on the websites of Österreichische Verkehrszeitung , BLG Logistics and visit Germany