Panattoni entrusts Sunrock with the photovoltaic equipment of its new logistics site in Ormes, France
Paris, 29 January 2026 – Sunrock, the European leader in photovoltaic solutions for logistics real estate, announces the extension of its partnership with Panattoni—one of the world’s leading industrial real estate developers—to the French market. Following successful collaborations in the Netherlands and Germany, the two companies are now combining their expertise to develop large-scale solar projects, starting with a first site in Ormes. This project reflects Panattoni France’s ambitious decarbonization strategy.
A strategic partnership in service of decarbonization
Installing photovoltaic panels on the roofs of logistics buildings transforms previously unused surfaces into genuine sources of renewable energy—available for tenants and surrounding communities. For Panattoni, the objective is twofold:
- Significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its buildings throughout their lifecycle
- Offer clients real estate solutions aligned with their CSR commitments
“These projects generate a virtuous circle at the territorial level: each logistics warehouse becomes an active link in the local energy chain. This strategy is fully aligned with national energy transition objectives, meeting regulatory requirements (Climate & Resilience Law) as well as the increasing expectations of territories, clients and investors regarding environmental responsibility,” explains Llorenç Jalle Garrido, Technical Director, Panattoni France.
Commitment beyond regulatory obligations
Since establishing its presence in France more than four years ago, Panattoni has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and environmental impact beyond regulatory requirements. While regulations mandate photovoltaic coverage of 30% of usable roof space, the company far exceeds this threshold. A signatory of the Afilog charter since 2021—which requires at least 50% roof coverage—Panattoni commits to surpassing regulatory thresholds and aims for 100% coverage of usable roof space. Two additional solar projects between the two partners are expected to be announced in 2026.
“Sunrock’s expertise in the European market enables us to support Panattoni’s ambitions with a turnkey approach tailored to French specificities. We manage the entire value chain: engineering, regulations, insurance, grid connection and local energy resale. Our objective: develop several dozen MWp per year in France,” states Romain Bajas, Project Developer at Sunrock France.
Renewable energy serving local communities
Installing rooftop photovoltaic panels on logistics platforms transforms unused areas into renewable energy sources for their territories. The electricity produced will be partly sold to building tenants and nearby businesses through collective self-consumption operations.
The Ormes site (total capacity: 1.8 MWp) produces the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of around 500 French households. This logistics site thus becomes an active contributor to the local energy production ecosystem.
A competitive advantage for clients
Equipping logistics platforms with photovoltaic panels and sharing the generated electricity with tenants directly contributes to reducing the buildings’ carbon footprint while improving energy performance, a key factor in obtaining BREEAM certification.
This also represents a competitive advantage for Panattoni’s clients—both users and investors. These installations help reduce energy costs while ensuring high-performing real estate assets aligned with their own CSR commitments, adding value in the eyes of partners, employees and end clients.
About Panattoni
Panattoni, the European arm of Panattoni Development Company, is one of the world’s leading developers of logistics and industrial real estate. Since launching its activities in Europe in 2005, Panattoni has established itself as the market leader in Europe. The company has 70 offices worldwide: North America, Mexico, India, Saudi Arabia and Europe. Its global portfolio includes more than 60 million square metres of logistics and industrial buildings delivered for over 2,500 clients across Europe. To date, the company has developed more than 25 million square metres of projects in Europe.
www.panattonieurope.com
About Sunrock
Founded in 2012, Sunrock is a leading European developer of large-scale rooftop solar and integrated clean energy solutions, enabling logistics real estate owners and operators, as well as industrial clients, to achieve ESG targets and net-zero operations.
Sunrock provides tailored solutions powering logistical warehouses and industrial buildings with clean energy, focusing on local energy production from solar rooftop systems, enabled by intelligent Energy Management Systems (EMS), a multimodal trading platform, and smart energy assets like battery storage and fleet charging systems. From design and financing to construction and operation, the company manages every step to maximise energy efficiency.
Sunrock was acquired in 2020 by COFRA Holding as part of its commitment to positively impact, through business, key transitions for a more liveable planet and equitable society. Active in Germany, France, and the Netherlands, Sunrock employs over 160 people and is realising projects exceeding 1 GWp. Certified B Corp, the company is committed to regularly improving its social and environmental impact.
Sunrock partners with its customers for a clean energy future. Learn more at www.sunrock.com.
