Construction is underway on 7R’s first Green Saver project in Kąty Wrocławskie, Poland, designed to reduce both CO2 emissions and operating costs. 7R Park Wrocław West II has just secured…
Construction is underway on 7R’s first Green Saver project in Kąty Wrocławskie, Poland, designed to reduce both CO2 emissions and operating costs. 7R Park Wrocław West II has just secured a total of PLN 87 million in financing from Bank Pekao S.A.
7R, a developer of high-quality warehouses, has implemented environmentally friendly solutions that will reduce operational CO2 emissions by more than 50 percent compared to buildings constructed solely in accordance with the technical requirements of Polish construction law. At the same time, these green solutions will help significantly reduce operating costs. In the future, 7R Park Wrocław West II will require significantly less electricity during operation. According to 7R’s calculations, the reduction in primary energy demand per square meter per year will be nearly 70 percent compared to current regulations.
The solutions developed for the park in Kąty Wrocławskie have generated significant interest in the market. Many tenants are increasingly taking steps to promote sustainable development. They invest in green solutions, recognizing that the initial costs will translate into substantial savings on operating expenses. From an investor’s perspective, a property with these characteristics—green, modern, and designed to reduce operating costs—will be a more attractive investment. We believe that the enhanced standard will be reflected in a correspondingly higher value for this property. We will replicate this innovative technological and business model in selected future developments. The new green parks will be built under the 7R Green Saver brand, following the concept of “Saving costs, saving the planet.”
Michał Białas
CBDO and board member at 7R
Thanks to innovative sustainable solutions combined with low operating costs, the project has secured favorable financing from Bank Pekao S.A., including a 16.5 million euro construction and investment loan and a revolving VAT credit line of 16 million zł.
Bank Pekao S.A. finances clients’ green projects, supporting them on their path to decarbonization. We believe in sustainable buildings designed to reduce CO2 emissions, such as the new 7R warehouse in Kąty Wrocławskie. Together with 7R, we are working on more Green Saver projects.
Łukasz Białecki
Head of Real Estate Financing at Bank Pekao S.A.
7R Park Wrocław West II, with a total area of 44,000 square meters, is being fully developed by Yusen Logistics. The general contractor is Kajima Poland. The building is being constructed in a strategic location at the Kąty Wrocławskie interchange on the A4 highway. The project is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2024, and is expected to achieve an Outstanding rating under the BREEAM certification scheme.
The most important green solutions used in the building are: heating and ventilation systems featuring high-efficiency heat pumps and ventilation with heat recovery, an advanced building management system (BMS), energy-efficient LED lighting, a photovoltaic system, and its own battery energy storage unit. This will enable the storage of green energy generated by the PV system during peak production. It will be possible to use this energy during periods of lower solar energy production and higher electricity demand within the building. This innovative solution, which is unprecedented in this type of facility, will enable energy storage and thus significantly reduce the carbon footprint. The most important green solutions used in the building are: high-efficiency heat pumps and ventilation with heat recovery, an advanced BMS control system, energy-efficient LED lighting, a photovoltaic system, and its own battery energy storage unit. This will allow for the storage of green energy generated by the PV system during peak production. This energy can be used during periods of lower solar energy production combined with simultaneously higher electricity demand in the building. This innovative solution, which is unprecedented in this type of facility, will enable energy storage, thereby significantly reducing the carbon footprint.
ABOUT 7R
7R is a fast-growing, Poland-based commercial real estate developer that offers Class A warehouses for lease. The company serves a variety of industries, providing warehouse and industrial facilities, including built-to-suit (BTS) projects. Its portfolio includes large-scale logistics parks, as well as small business units (SBUs) and urban warehouses known as 7R City Flex. To date, the company has completed projects totaling more than 1.8 million square meters and has approximately 2.3 million square meters in the pipeline. GLA in Poland and the Czech Republic. Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, 7R engages in ESG activities, taking care of the environment, local communities, and corporate governance. For more information, visit www.7rsa.pl
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