FM Logistic reinforces its commitment to sustainability by expanding the photovoltaic panels at its Illescas logistics center

The new facility will enable 69% of the center’s energy consumption to be generated from renewable sources, in line with the goal of becoming a “positive energy” space.

FM Logistic Ibérica has taken another step forward in its commitment to sustainability by inaugurating a new photovoltaic installation at its Logistics Platform in Illescas (Toledo). With an output of 401.35 kWp provided by 698 solar panels, the installation will produce 614 MWh annually, making a significant contribution to achieving the goal of generating more renewable energy than the center consumes. Achieving this is a major challenge, especially for a center undergoing significant expansion, which already has 76,096 m² of warehouse space, of which 3,037 m2 is office space.

Since its opening in 2018, the Illescas center has stood out for its design focused on energy efficiency, endorsed by LEED Gold certification, a recognition held by only a few logistics buildings in Spain. It is also the only logistics center in the country with an officially registered hydrogen plant and is supplied exclusively with electricity from renewable energy sources.

Leire Armendáriz, technical director of Business Studies, Project Implementation and Sustainable Development at FM Logistic Ibérica, emphasizes: “This expansion reinforces our commitment to sustainability and brings us closer to our goal of becoming a positive energy center, even in a context of expansion. Innovation and respect for the environment are part of our DNA, and this facility is tangible proof of that.“

The new photovoltaic installation, located on the roof of one of the modules inaugurated in 2023, is in addition to a previous installation of a smaller size, commissioned in 2019. Together, the two infrastructures provide a total capacity of 500.35 kWp in panels and 555 kW in inverters, covering 69% of the center’s current consumption.

Thanks to this project, the annual emission of 91,695 kg of CO2 will be avoided, equivalent to the emissions of 1,206,510 ton-km of goods transported by diesel trucks. Over its useful life, estimated at 30 years, the new facility will produce a total of 18,420 MWh of clean energy.

FM Logistic has developed an advanced monitoring system to efficiently manage photovoltaic installations. This dashboard makes it possible to analyze key data such as accumulated energy production, self-consumption rates and CO2 emissions avoided, facilitating decision-making in favor of sustainability.

The company is also evaluating new initiatives to further increase its energy efficiency, such as the incorporation of stationary batteries, which would maximize the use of renewable energy generated on site.

The design and execution of the project was led by NG Concept, the FM Group’s construction company, which ensured compliance with safety and sustainability regulations throughout the process. The facility currently operates in self-consumption mode without surplus, and is in the process of incorporating self-consumption with surplus.

Leire Armendariz concludes: “Sustainability is not an objective in itself, it is a responsibility that we assume in all our operations. We will continue to invest in innovative projects that reduce our carbon footprint and allow us to lead the transformation towards a more sustainable future.”

With this expansion, FM Logistic reaffirms its commitment to environmental care and decarbonization, aligning with its vision of integrating sustainability into every aspect of its logistics operations.