Why businesses choose SolarXgen
We finance, build and operate commercial solar and BESS — so you don't have to manage capex, contractors or risk.
Bravo Group, First Car Rental and other distribution centres trust SolarXgen for cold chain, full-roof utilisation and multi-site rollouts.
18.2MW
under O&M across 28 sites
20MW+
built since 2010
B-BBEE Level 1
ECB licensed, SAAEA member
R20M PI
professional indemnity
Since 2010
200MW+ REIPP heritage
25-40%
Typical energy savings
1,000m²+
Roof areas utilised
Cold Chain
Protected 24/7
Zero Capex
Funding available
Why Solar for Warehouses & Logistics
The business case for solar
Warehouses and logistics facilities offer the ideal physical characteristics for solar: massive, unobstructed flat rooftops with minimal shading. A 10,000m² warehouse roof can accommodate 1MW+ of solar capacity — enough to offset a significant portion of the facility's electricity consumption.
For cold storage and distribution centres, the stakes are even higher. Load shedding threatens temperature-sensitive inventory worth millions. Battery storage provides seamless backup for refrigeration systems, while solar reduces the operating cost of running energy-intensive cold chain operations 24/7.
The Problem
The energy challenge
Rising tariffs, load shedding and grid instability are hitting this sector hard. Here's what we see:
Large facilities mean large electricity bills — energy is a top-3 operating cost
Cold chain and refrigeration loads are energy-intensive and cannot tolerate interruptions
Load shedding risks product spoilage and supply chain disruptions
Rising tariffs compress already-tight logistics margins
Customers increasingly require carbon footprint reporting and green logistics credentials
Our Solution
How SolarXgen solves it
Full Roof Utilisation
Warehouse roofs are perfect for solar — large, flat and unshaded. Maximise every square metre of available space.
Cold Chain Protection
BESS ensures refrigeration and cold storage remain operational during load shedding and grid outages.
Lighting & Operations
Solar powers warehouse lighting, conveyor systems, loading docks and office operations during peak hours.
Multi-Site Rollout
Standardised design and procurement across multiple distribution centres for portfolio-wide savings.
Green Logistics
Demonstrable carbon reduction for supply chain partners and sustainability-focused customers.
Funded Model
No upfront investment. Energy savings start immediately with a PPA or lease structure.
Proven In Your Sector