LKQ Corporation Advances Renewable Energy Strategy with Solar Project at German Logistics Hub
LKQ (Nasdaq: LKQ) has signed a 20-year PPA with Ecobility Services GmbH to install a rooftop solar system at its Sulzbach-Rosenberg logistics hub in Germany.
The installation will cover more than 12,000 m² with over 6,000 photovoltaic modules, is expected to generate ~2.7 GWh annually, and could supply up to 50% of the site's electricity, saving up to 1,000 metric tonnes of GHG per year versus grid power. Ecobility will handle planning, installation, operation, and maintenance. Installation starts in October with completion targeted by mid-2026. The project supports LKQ's broader GHG reduction roadmap including energy optimization, electric fleets, and circular practices in the DACH region.
LKQ (Nasdaq: LKQ) ha firmato un PPA di 20 anni con Ecobility Services GmbH per installare un sistema solare fotovoltaico sul tetto nel hub logistico di Sulzbach-Rosenberg in Germania.
L'installazione coprirà più di 12.000 m² con oltre 6.000 moduli fotovoltaici, si prevede che genererà ~2,7 GWh all'anno e potrebbe fornire fino al 50% dell'elettricità del sito, con un risparmio fino a 1.000 tonnellate metriche di gas serra all'anno rispetto all'energia della rete. Ecobility si occuperà di pianificazione, installazione, operazioni e manutenzione. L'installazione inizierà in ottobre con completamento previsto entro metà-2026. Il progetto sostiene il più ampio piano di riduzione delle emissioni di LKQ, inclusa l'ottimizzazione energetica, le flotte elettriche e le pratiche circolari nella regione DACH.
LKQ (Nasdaq: LKQ) ha firmado un PPA de 20 años con Ecobility Services GmbH para instalar un sistema solar en la azotea de su centro logístico de Sulzbach-Rosenberg en Alemania.
La instalación cubrirá más de 12.000 m² con más de 6.000 módulos fotovoltaicos, se espera que genere ~2,7 GWh anuales y podría suministrar hasta el 50% de la electricidad del sitio, ahorrando hasta 1.000 toneladas métricas de gases de efecto invernadero al año frente a la energía de la red. Ecobility se encargará de la planificación, instalación, operación y mantenimiento. La instalación comenzará en octubre y se prevé que esté finalizada para mediados de 2026. El proyecto apoya la hoja de ruta más amplia de reducción de emisiones de LKQ, incluyendo optimización energética, flotas eléctricas y prácticas circulares en la región DACH.
LKQ (나스닥: LKQ)가 20년 PPA를 Ecobility Services GmbH와 체결하여 독일 Sulzbach-Rosenberg의 물류 허브 옥상에 태양광 시스템을 설치합니다.
설치는 12,000 m²를 초과하는 면적에 6,000개 이상의 태양광 모듈을 설치하며 연간 약 2.7 GWh를 생산하고 현장의 전력의 최대 50%를 공급할 수 있어 네트워크 전력 대비 매년 1,000톤의 온실가스 배출량을 절감할 수 있습니다. Ecobility는 계획 수립, 설치, 운영, 유지보수를 담당합니다. 설치는 10월에 시작되며 2026년 중반까지 완공을 목표로 합니다. 이 프로젝트는 LKQ의 광범위한 GHG 감축 로드맵(에너지 최적화, 전기 차량·플릿 및 DACH 지역의 순환 관행)을 지원합니다.
LKQ (Nasdaq : LKQ) a signé un PPA de 20 ans avec Ecobility Services GmbH pour installer un système solaire sur le toit de son hub logistique à Sulzbach-Rosenberg en Allemagne.
L'installation couvrira plus de 12 000 m² avec plus de 6 000 modules photovoltaïques, devrait générer environ 2,7 GWh par an et pourrait alimenter jusqu'à 50% de l'électricité du site, permettant des économies atteignant 1 000 tonnes métriques de GHG par an par rapport à l'énergie du réseau. Ecobility se chargera de la planification, de l'installation, de l'exploitation et de la maintenance. L'installation débutera en octobre avec une finalisation visée fin mi-2026. Le projet soutient la feuille de route plus large de réduction des émissions de LKQ, y compris l'optimisation énergétique, les flottes électriques et les pratiques circulaires dans la région DACH.
LKQ (Nasdaq: LKQ) hat einen 20-Jahres-PPA mit Ecobility Services GmbH abgeschlossen, um ein Dachsolarsystem am Logistikzentrum Sulzbach-Rosenberg in Deutschland zu installieren.
Die Installation wird mehr als 12.000 m² abdecken und über 6.000 Photovoltaikmodule verfügen, es wird erwartet, dass sie jährlich ~2,7 GWh erzeugt und bis zu 50% des Stroms der Anlage liefern könnte, wodurch jährlich bis zu 1.000 Tonnen Treibhausgas eingespart werden könnten im Vergleich zum Netzstrom. Ecobility wird Planung, Installation, Betrieb und Wartung übernehmen. Die Installation beginnt im Oktober und der Abschluss ist bis Mitte 2026 angestrebt. Das Projekt unterstützt LKQs breitere Roadmap zur Reduzierung von Treibhausgasen, einschließlich Energieoptimierung, elektrische Flotten und zirkuläre Praxis in der DACH-Region.
LKQ (Nasdaq: LKQ) وقعت عقدًا لمدة 20 عامًا مع Ecobility Services GmbH لتركيب نظام فوتوفولتي على سطح مركز اللوجستيات في سولزباخ-روزنبرغ في ألمانيا.
سيغطي التركيب أكثر من 12,000 م² مع أكثر من 6,000 وحدة فوتوفولتية، ومن المتوقع أن يولد نحو 2.7 جيغاوات ساعة سنويًا، وقد يوفر حتى 50% من الكهرباء للموقع، مما يوفر حتى 1,000 طن متري من غازات الدفيئة سنويًا مقارنة بالطاقة الشبكية. ستتولى Ecobility التخطيط والتركيب والتشغيل والصيانة. سيبدأ التثبيت في أكتوبر وتهدف إلى الانتهاء بحلول منتصف 2026. يدعم المشروع خارطة LKQ الأوسع لتقليل غازات الدفيئة بما في ذلك تحسين الطاقة، الأساطيل الكهربائية، والممارسات الدائرية في منطقة DACH.
LKQ（纳斯达克股票代码：LKQ） 已与 Ecobility Services GmbH 签订 20 年 PPA，在德国 Sulzbach-Rosenberg 的物流枢纽屋顶安装光伏系统。
安装将覆盖超过 12,000 m²，拥有超过 6,000 块光伏组件，预计年发电量约 2.7 GWh，并可能为现场供电高达 50%，相较于电网电力每年可节省多达 1,000 吨温室气体。Ecobility 将负责规划、安装、运行与维护。安装将于十月启动，计划在 2026 年中前完成。该项目支持 LKQ 的更广泛的温室气体减排路线图，包括能源优化、电动车队以及在 DACH 地区的循环做法。
- 2.7 GWh expected annual generation
- System could cover up to 50% of site electricity demand
- 1,000 metric tonnes GHG savings per year
- 20-year PPA secures long-term renewable supply
- Project area > 12,000 m² with > 6,000 modules
- Project covers only up to 50% of site electricity demand
- 20-year PPA creates a long-term contractual commitment
- Installation timeline runs until mid-2026
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Large rooftop PPA will supply roughly half the site’s electricity and supports LKQ’s GHG reduction roadmap.
The agreement with Ecobility Services GmbH uses a 20-year PPA to deploy over 6,000 photovoltaic modules across more than 12,000 square metres, aiming to generate about 2.7 gigawatt hours annually and cover up to
Key dependencies and risks include the timetable and construction execution (installation begins in October and completion is expected by
ANTIOCH, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), today announced that it has partnered with Ecobility Services GmbH to implement a large-scale rooftop solar power system at its central logistics centers in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany.
The project will be delivered through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), representing a key step in LKQ’s broader sustainability and long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy.
Covering more than 12,000 square metres, the system will feature over 6,000 photovoltaic modules and is expected to generate around 2.7 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, covering up to 50 percent of the site’s electrical energy demand.
The system is also capable of saving the equivalent of up to 1,000 metric tonnes of GHG emissions per year compared with conventional grid electricity.
Richard Brasher, Vice President, Sustainability at LKQ Corporation, said: “In our 2024 Sustainability Report, we committed to the exploration of PPAs in our central distribution centers to complement our long-term commitment to deliver profitable and sustainable solutions as part of our GHG emissions reduction strategy. This initiative marks a significant step in this journey.”
Ecobility Services GmbH will oversee the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the rooftop photovoltaic system throughout the term of the agreement. Installation is expected to begin in October and completed by mid-2026.
Nicolas Holdschik, Managing Director of Ecobility Services GmbH, said: “With our latest photovoltaic project, we are sending a strong signal for sustainable energy supply in the commercial sector together with LKQ DACH. As a long-standing partner in the PV and LED sector, we are delighted to now be pursuing this path in the PPA model and look forward with confidence to the next 20 years of successful cooperation.”
The initiative contributes to LKQ’s long-term roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This includes site-level energy optimization, transitioning to electric fleets and the use of alternative fuels where practical, and scaling circular economy practices. The DACH region - Germany, Austria, and Switzerland - continues to play a pioneering role as a testbed for innovations that can be rolled out across LKQ Corporation’s network.
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe, and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of OE recycled and aftermarket parts, replacement systems, components, equipment, and services to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.
About Ecobility Services GmbH
Ecobility Services GmbH, based in Germany, provides sustainability-focused services that help companies improve energy efficiency, adopt clean technologies, and reduce carbon emissions across commercial and industrial operations.
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Joseph P. Boutross
Vice President, Investor Relations
LKQ Corporation
(312) 621-2793
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