Leading solar panel wholesaler expands into Verdion/Tritax EuroBox Swedish urban logistics hub

Verdion and Tritax EuroBox plc have secured Scandinavia’s leading solar platform Aprilice for their new logistics hub, E4 Park Rosersberg, north of Stockholm.

The leading solar cell wholesaler will take the 5,007 sq m DC2 building at the park from 1 March 2024. Its new facilities include 4,034 sq m of high-quality, modern warehousing as well as mezzanine, offices and technical rooms.

Aprilice sells solar cell products to business customers throughout the Nordics and is the region’s official distributor for DMEGC, LONGi, Electrolux, Hyundai, Jinko, Huawei, Sungrow, Growatt, Solaredge, Fronius, APsystems, K2, Weland, Mafi, Aerocompact & Esdec, This decision is part of a wider expansion across Sweden.

E4 Park Rosersberg extends to 31,435 sq m in total, with direct connections to the E4 motorway and a journey time to Central Stockholm of 30 minutes. The development is strategically located close to Arlanda airport, Sweden’s largest and busiest passenger and freight airport. Targeting BREEAM Very Good, it has been designed with operational and energy efficiency in mind, built with roofs ready for PV panel installation and other sustainable features. Units range from 5,000-9,300 sq m, with the final building completed this summer.

John Clements, Executive Director of Verdion, said: “Rosersberg remains a leading distribution location for the Stockholm area, with an established cluster of logistics centres and strong transport links putting Central Stockholm within a 30-minute drive time. With a well-connected local team, we have been able to secure the opportunity and deliver this high-quality asset in a very timely manner. It is an excellent addition to our growing Nordics portfolio and high-calibre occupiers such as Aprilice set a promising tone for future discussions.”

James Charlesworth, Director – Asset Management at Tritax EuroBox plc, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming our first tenant at the recently completed development early next year, as we continue to focus on delivering and managing ESG-led, high-quality assets in key strategic locations. Through our ongoing asset management initiatives, including the installation of a PV solar scheme, we can add further value to the site.”

Savills is the leasing agent for E4 Park Rosersberg.