DHL Supply Chain opened its first fully solar-powered sustainable logistics center globally in Thailand in October. (Photo: DHL)
DHL Supply Chain opened its first sustainable logistics center in Thailand in October, fully powered by on-site solar systems. The approximately USD 43 million investment underscores the company’s confidence in Thailand’s growing role in sustainable trade.
“Thailand stood out to us thanks to its government’s robust renewable energy policies,” Hendrik Venter, chief executive officer of DHL Supply Chain, told the Bangkok Post. He added that amid geopolitical volatility, many customers are diversifying inventory across multiple sites to reduce risk and boost flexibility, with Thailand emerging as a key logistics hub in the region.
Solar-powered warehousing cuts the need for RECs
The Bangna Sustainable Logistics Center operates entirely on renewable energy generated on-site. It features a 4.2 MWp solar panel system spanning approximately 24,000 square meters, supported by 10 MWh battery storage and smart energy management systems.
