Banat Bun
Caras-Severin, Romania
380
KW
Project size
455 KW
With growing demands in logistics and warehousing, ELI Park 1 needed an energy solution that was both reliable and cost-effective. The park now ensures consistent power for its tenants and strengthens its commitment to sustainable development, all while keeping operational costs in check.
The existing roof area of the logistics park was repurposed into a high-performance energy generator. With a rooftop installation rated at 454,08 kWp, the facility utilises 1.056 monocrystalline panels (430 Wp each) to transform stand-alone roof real estate into part of the operational energy system.
Installation avoids invasive roof penetrations by using a ballasted structure and carefully designed frames, ensuring the integrity of the building remains unaffected while the panels are mounted at a 10° tilt in an East–West orientation.
This approach maximises the available footprint, aligns with the rapid throughput demands of logistics operations, and supports the park’s efficiency goals, creating energy value from space that would otherwise lie idle.
The system’s design and technical specifications are engineered to match the needs of a logistics hub: grid connection at 400 V / 50 Hz, maximum AC output of 440 kW and an effective active power around 400 kW.
Supporting equipment includes four SUN2000-100KTL-M2 inverters, Janitza UMG104 smart metering, and ABB anti-islanding relays, all integrated into a general electrical board dimensioned for the solar array.
Because logistics operations must remain continuous – handling inbound/outbound flows, automated material handling and inventory management – the solar system provides a stable, on-site energy supply that reduces the risk of interruptions and helps align energy production with the facility’s operational rhythm.
By converting rooftop area into a self-sufficient energy zone, the park supports tenants’ needs for predictability and control over power supply, which is increasingly critical in industrial and logistics environments.
By integrating renewable energy generation on-site, the park enhances its appeal to tenants who prioritise green operations, supporting sustainability metrics and reducing environmental impact.
The system also contributes to cost stability: with an approximate annual production target of ~550 MWh, the park diminishes its exposure to energy-market volatility, enabling more predictable operating budgets for both the landlord and tenants.
Moreover, the solar array’s robust mounting system – taking into account wind, snow and structural loads – and the ballasted roof-mounted solution demonstrate that renewable energy integration can be achieved without compromising building infrastructure. In doing so, the park positions itself as a forward-looking logistics hub that delivers both operational and environmental performance.