Sunrock has delivered a 1.6 MWp rooftop solar PV system at Picnic’s fully automated distribution center in Dordrecht, marking the first completed project under our European partnership with the fast-growing online supermarket.
Located in one of the Netherlands’ most congested grid regions, this project was designed to enable 100% local consumption of renewable energy, covering around 30% of the facility’s total energy needs, with no feed-in to the electricity grid required. All generated solar power supports Picnic’s daily operations, including automation, expansion, and its large EV fleet. This makes the system a key part of Picnic’s strategy to power its logistics operations with clean energy and reduce its carbon footprint.
Building on earlier collaborations in the Netherlands and Germany, the Dordrecht installation reflects the close partnership between Sunrock and Picnic to create future-proof energy solutions. It also sets the tone for further projects in development under the partnership, all aimed at enabling local offtake of solar energy in support of Picnic’s climate transition plan.
“At Picnic, efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and have set the ambition to cut scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030. Partnering with Sunrock allows us to directly power our operations with solar energy and helping us achieve our long-term climate goals.” – Anna Krotova, Sustainability Lead at Picnic
“This project with Picnic shows how renewable energy can be fully integrated into logistics operations, even in highly congested areas of the electricity grid. By designing for 100% local consumption, we not only address grid limitations but also support our clients’ sustainability ambitions in a tangible way. It’s a great example of how collaboration leads to innovative and future-ready energy solutions.” – Karlijn Elias-Peters, Managing Director Netherlands
