IKEA is a Swedish multinational company known for its modern, affordable furniture and home furnishings. Committed to sustainability, IKEA strives to use renewable and recyclable materials, as well as implementing responsible practices in its supply chain to minimize its environmental impact.
Veolia is a leading company in optimized resource management, specializing in water, waste and energy solutions. With a strong focus on sustainability, Veolia works to improve the environmental and economic performance of its customers, making a significant contribution to environmental protection and sustainable development.
Green Power is a global provider of solar photovoltaic, energy management and electric mobility solutions, a value-added partner (VAP) of Huawei, a leader in Europe and Africa. Committed to the energy transition, its mission is to accelerate the distribution and adoption of innovative, secure and sustainable energy and mobility solutions through a range of high-value products and services for businesses and consumers.
Becoming a climate positive business
In connection with COP25, IKEA Group / Ingka Group announced the decision to invest 200 million euros to speed up the transformation to become a climate positive business. The investment will focus on two portfolios – one to transform the IKEA supply chain into renewable energy, and one to remove carbon from the atmosphere through reforestation, restoration of degraded forests.
In the largest IKEA warehouse in Europe, a strategic partnership between Veolia, Green Power, and IKEA has successfully deployed a solar energy storage system. Veolia oversees the operations and maintains the system, while Green Power was responsible for the design, supply, and commissioning of the storage system.
This innovative solution combines photovoltaic production with energy storage to maximize self-consumption. The ambitious goals include reducing energy costs, enhancing IKEA’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy, and promoting a more sustainable use of energy resources. This initiative perfectly illustrates IKEA’s commitment to sustainability and its leadership in adopting innovative energy solutions within its European operations.
Contributing to the Electric Revolution
Today, 93% of Ingka Group stores are equipped with EV charging points for customers, with plans to extend this service to all Ingka Group locations— including IKEA stores, shopping center offices, and distribution facilities —across multiple markets. The goal is to halve the relative emissions from co-workers and customers by 2030. Most of the charging points will be available to the public and anyone visiting IKEA centers, while around 30% will be reserved for the company’s suppliers and fleet.
At IKEA Valls, the EV charging points will be powered by certified 100% renewable energy generated from solar panels. The Huawei Luna 2000 energy storage solution will enhance the system’s resilience, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. This solution addresses peak demand challenges, supports renewable energy integration, and provides economic benefits, making it a strategic choice for IKEA.
Solution main features and benefits
The Huawei Luna 2000 200 kWh energy storage system provides a compelling choice for commercial and industrial companies looking to optimize their energy use, reduce costs, ensure reliable power supply, and support sustainability initiatives.
High Capacity and Performance:
- Large Energy Storage: With a capacity of 200 kWh,/100kW, it is ideal for commercial and industrial applications, providing significant energy storage to meet high energy demands.
- Scalability: Can be scaled to match increasing energy requirements, ensuring long-term viability as energy needs grow: Up to 20 batteries in parallel to reach 4MWh/2MW
Energy Independence and Resilience:
- Reliable Backup Power: Ensures continuous operation during grid outages, maintaining critical business operations.
- Enhanced Self-consumption: Maximizes the use of generated solar power, reducing reliance on the grid and enhancing energy independence.
Cost Efficiency:
- Energy Bill Reduction: Reduces peak demand charges by providing power during high-cost periods, optimizing energy expenses.
- Time-of-Use Optimization: Charges during off-peak times and discharges during peak times, taking advantage of variable electricity pricing.
Advanced Technology and Integration:
- High Efficiency: Features high round-trip efficiency, ensuring more stored energy is available for use.
- Smart Energy Management: Incorporates intelligent energy management systems for real-time monitoring, optimization, and control of energy usage.
Reliability and Safety:
- Durable Battery Technology: Utilizes high-quality lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries known for their safety, stability, and long lifespan.
- Comprehensive Safety Features: Includes advanced safety mechanisms such as overcharge, over-discharge, overheat protection, and short-circuit protection to ensure safe operation.
- The rack-mounted fire suppression system is pre-integrated into the cabinet, using gas to effectively cool and extinguish fires in the event of an incident.
- Blast Panel: A safety device for batteries designed to release pressure and redirect force in the event of a battery explosion or thermal runaway. It typically features a panel or vent engineered to rupture or open at a predetermined pressure, preventing the buildup of excessive pressure within an enclosed battery compartment.
This helps mitigate the risk of fire, damage to surrounding equipment, and injury to personnel by safely venting hazardous gases and energy away from critical areas.
User-friendly and Accessible:
- Remote Monitoring and Control: Provides real-time data and performance analytics through a user-friendly interface, accessible from anywhere via mobile apps or web platforms.
- Ease of Integration: Compatible with existing solar and energy systems, allowing for seamless integration and enhanced energy management.
Customer feedback
Torbjörn Lööf, CEO at Inter IKEA Group
“Our ambition is to reduce more greenhouse gas emissions in absolute terms by 2030 than the entire IKEA value chain emits, while growing the IKEA business. To reach this goal, we will continue to invest in areas that create impact. This investment will speed up the transition to using renewable energy across our supply chain and remove carbon from the atmosphere through reforestation and better forest management practices”, says Torbjörn Lööf, CEO at Inter IKEA Group.