The investment portfolio of the ARETE INDUSTRIAL fund consists of twelve industrial parks, including ARETE Park Valašské Meziříčí. This park is equipped with a solar power plant that supplies clean energy to its tenant, with excess electricity fed into the distribution grid. The park also features EV charging stations for DB Schenker’s electric truck fleet. The implementation of solar power at ARETE Park Valašské Meziříčí highlights the fund’s efforts to reduce energy footprint across its assets, ensuring more cost-effective and sustainable operations throughout its portfolio.
The second phase of solar power plant installation at the logistics park in Valašské Meziříčí has been completed. Photovoltaic panels with a total capacity of nearly 1 MW have been installed on the rooftops of two buildings, increasing the original capacity by 50%. The plant is connected to the transmission system and generates up to 950 MWh of clean energy annually, supplying power to the park’s tenant while selling any surplus electricity to the grid. Each MWh of solar-generated electricity prevents the release of 370 kg of CO₂ into the atmosphere, based on the current average emission factor of electricity in the Czech Republic (370 kg CO₂/MWh). Annually, the park’s solar energy production prevents approximately 351.5 tons of CO₂ emissions from being released into the atmosphere. This reduced carbon footprint is equivalent to the emissions produced by 320 Czech households from electricity consumption alone.
ARETE Park Valašské Meziříčí spans over 25,000 m² of premium industrial space and is fully leased to DB Schenker, a leading global logistics provider specializing in international freight and integrated supply chain solutions. As part of its collaboration with DB Schenker, the park is equipped with EV charging stations for VOLVO FH AERO Electric trucks, which are used on regular international routes to Hungary. Charging stations have been installed at DB Schenker’s terminals across the Czech Republic (including Valašské Meziříčí, Brno, and Prague) and Slovakia (Bratislava) to support overnight charging or en route charging to the final destination. These electric trucks offer high flexibility, maneuverability, and durability, while their quiet operation and minimal emissions contribute to more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation. Featuring advanced technology, these vehicles provide a comfortable and intuitive driving experience, which drivers consider a prestigious reward for their work.
“We always strive to support our tenants and adapt our industrial parks to best meet their needs,” says Lubor Svoboda, co-founder of ARETE Group. “The implementation of solar power and EV charging stations in this park is an excellent example of our collaboration with DB Schenker, a company that prioritizes sustainability and energy self-sufficiency—values that align closely with our group’s ESG strategy,” he adds.
ARETE Park Valašské Meziříčí is part of the portfolio of the ARETE INDUSTRIAL fund with total assets under management of €310 million.
ARETE INDUSTRIAL is among the first “light green” real estate funds in Central Europe, classified under the European SFDR regulation. Alongside the continued growth of its portfolio and value, ARETE investment group is actively preparing to expand its activities with additional funds focused on yield-generating assets.
