Renewable Energy Solutions for a Saudi Logistics and Warehousing Group

A leading Saudi logistics and warehousing group managing distribution centers, cold-chain facilities, and cross-border transport hubs sought expert guidance to transition toward renewable energy solutions. With extensive operations across the Kingdom, the group faced rising energy demand driven by cold-storage loads, automation systems, and 24/7 facility operations. Leadership aimed to reduce long-term operating costs, strengthen resilience, and align with national sustainability initiatives by integrating solar power, battery storage, and energy-efficient infrastructure.

We developed a Renewable Energy Solutions Roadmap tailored specifically to warehousing and logistics facilities. The solution included solar PV feasibility studies, battery-storage modeling, energy-efficiency assessments, and hybrid-system design. We introduced a three-phase deployment strategy covering high-return sites, cold-chain facilities, and large distribution centers. Energy consumption analytics were developed to identify peak loads and optimize renewable system sizing. The final roadmap enabled the client to adopt scalable solar-battery systems that supported cost savings, operational reliability, and compliance with Saudi sustainable energy expectations.

• Conducted site-level solar potential analysis using geospatial and structural assessments.
• Performed cold-chain and warehouse load modeling to determine ideal system capacity.
• Evaluated hybrid configurations combining solar PV, battery storage, and grid backup.
• Benchmarked renewable solutions for logistics against global warehouse sustainability standards.
• Developed a multi-year deployment plan prioritizing cost-effective sites.
• Created business-case models detailing capex, opex reductions, and long-term financial benefits.

• Deploy rooftop and car-park solar systems on all high-potential sites to reduce grid dependency.
• Adopt cold-storage optimization measures including high-efficiency cooling systems and improved insulation.
• Install battery storage to stabilize peak loads and support operations during grid fluctuations.
• Establish an energy-monitoring control room for all warehouses to track renewable performance.
• Integrate renewable energy into new-facility design to minimize future retrofit requirements.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships to ensure consistency in system quality and maintenance.

The renewable energy roadmap projected annual savings of SAR 21.4 million, driven by reduced grid consumption and optimized cold-chain operations. Solar PV deployment achieved an estimated 30–35% offset of annual electricity demand across key sites, while battery-storage installation reduced outage-related disruptions by 44%. Over five years, cumulative savings exceeded SAR 105 million, supported by lower operating expenses, improved facility stability, and extended equipment life due to better load management.