BHM Renewables, a subsidiary of BHM Group, has finalized a series of transactions involving the sale and deployment of solar installations at logistics and industrial sites across Central and Eastern Europe. These projects support carbon footprint reduction, improve energy efficiency, and align with increasing ESG demands from tenants and investors.
Project Locations and Investment Volumes
In the first half of 2025, the company completed 9 projects in four countries. The total investment exceeded €27 million.
Czech Republic
- 3 sites (Brno and Prague areas)
- Capacity: 4.2 MW
- Value: €8.6 million
Poland
- 2 sites (Łódź and Poznań)
- Capacity: 3.7 MW
- Value: €7.4 million
Romania
- 2 sites (Bucharest and Timișoara)
- Capacity: 3.9 MW
- Value: €6.1 million
Hungary
- 2 sites (Budapest suburbs)
- Capacity: 2.8 MW
- Value: €5.2 million
All sites are already connected to local grids and generate power either for internal consumption or under power purchase agreements (PPAs) with tenants.
Contract Terms and Tenant Examples
Some solar systems were sold to logistics developers, while others remain under BHM’s ownership and operate under long-term PPAs.
Examples:
- In Poland, tenants are paying €0.092/kWh, which is 28% lower than the current industrial average.
- In Romania, PPA prices are indexed to inflation, providing budget protection from energy price volatility.
Drivers Behind Solar Demand in Logistics
- Rising electricity prices
- Stricter ESG and sustainability requirements
- EU incentives: subsidies, tax benefits
According to Eurostat, over 35% of logistics assets in the CEE region are located in areas with strong solar generation potential, making these projects both technically and economically viable.
Profitability and Energy Cost Savings
Payback periods range between 6 and 8 years, with expected IRRs of 9–13%.
Tenants are saving between €300,000 and €700,000 annually on energy costs.
Example:
A warehouse near Budapest (60,000 m²) is saving €90,000 annually on electricity, representing a 22% reduction in energy expenses.
Plans for H2 2025
BHM is preparing to expand into Slovakia and Bulgaria, where project negotiations for up to 10 MW of additional capacity are underway. Battery storage solutions are also being explored to provide peak shaving and energy autonomy for industrial parks.
Conclusion
BHM Renewables’ finalized transactions demonstrate the strategic shift toward sustainable logistics across Central and Eastern Europe. The combination of financial efficiency, environmental responsibility, and solid tenant demand positions solar power as a cornerstone of modern industrial park development. These investments not only reduce operational costs but also ensure long-term competitiveness and resilience in the logistics sector.
