LKQ solar project to advance renewable energy strategy at German logistics hub
Zug, Switzerland. A major new rooftop solar installation at LKQ DACH’s Sulzbach-Rosenberg logistics hub in Bavaria, Germany, marks a key milestone in LKQ’s sustainability journey by strengthening energy infrastructure and advancing its long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy.
Delivered through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ecobility Services GmbH, the installation will also support more reliable and cost-efficient energy use at one of the aftermarket parts and services provider’s key European sites.
Covering more than 12,000 square metres, the system will feature over 6,000 photovoltaic modules is expected to generate around 2.7 gigawatt hours of electricity annually and cover up to 50 per cent of the site’s energy demand.
The system is capable of saving the equivalent of up to 1,000 metric tonnes of carbon emissions per year compared with conventional grid electricity.
Andy Hamilton, President & Executive Managing Director LKQ Europe, said: “This is a strategic investment in long-term infrastructure that supports both operational resilience and environmental progress. The automotive aftermarket is undergoing significant change, and our ability to serve customers reliably while reducing our exposure to energy market pressures is fundamental to how we prepare for the future.”
This installation supports LKQ’s wider roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its business. The company’s long-term strategy includes site-level energy optimisation, sustainable fleet transition and expanded use of circular economy practices. The DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) is playing an important role in this transition, acting as a testbed for scalable models that can be replicated across LKQ’s European footprint.
Installation is scheduled to begin in October and will be completed without disrupting daily operations. Through the PPA model, LKQ will purchase the electricity at a pre-determined price, with Ecobility overseeing planning, installation, operation and maintenance of the system throughout the agreement term.
Nicolas Holdschik, Managing Director of Ecobility Services GmbH, said: “With our latest photovoltaic project, we are sending a strong signal for sustainable energy supply in the commercial sector together with LKQ DACH. As a long-standing partner in the PV and LED sector, we are delighted to now be pursuing this path in the PPA model and look forward with confidence to the next 20 years of successful cooperation.”
For more information on LKQ Europe, visit: https://lkqeurope.com/
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About LKQ Europe
LKQ Europe, a subsidiary of LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com), headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, is the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in Europe. It currently employs approximately 26,500 people with a network of more than 900 branches and approximately $6.4 billion in revenue in 2024. The organization supplies more than 100,000 workshops in over 18 European countries in the following regions: Benelux-France, Central Eastern Europe, DACH, Italy, Scandinavia and UK & Ireland.
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