P3 Lelystad: Off-grid, future-proof energy solution

The system enables full customer operations from day one, prioritises renewable energy, minimises diesel use, and safeguards long-term asset value. Lelystad proves how grid constraints can be turned into resilient, future-proof energy innovation.
P3 Lelystad: Off-grid, future-proof energy solution

P3’s 37,800 m² logistics development in Lelystad, Netherlands faced a critical challenge: despite a physical grid connection, available contracted capacity at completion was just 47 kW, compared to the 1.05 MW expected and 1.25 MW ultimately required. With grid upgrades delayed by 3–4+ years, P3 delivered a fully independent off-grid solution to ensure immediate operation.

Together with the general contractor, P3 implemented a hybrid energy system designed to reliably supply a continuous 800 kW demand, combining 1.92 MWp of solar PV across 3,040 panels, a 1.7 MWh battery energy storage system providing up to 750 kW of discharge capacity, 1.1 MVA of backup generator capacity, and control via an advanced Energy Management System.