The Energy Transformation in Logistics Real Estate
Electricity demand in the United States is rising sharply, driven by artificial intelligence growth, domestic manufacturing expansion, and widespread electrification—placing unprecedented pressure on an already strained energy grid. Renewable energy technologies, particularly solar and wind, have become significantly more cost-competitive over the past decade, with utility-scale solar and onshore wind now averaging $31–$41 per MWh, roughly half the cost of coal and gas power. Industrial real estate operators stand to benefit directly from this transition, as warehouse customers will require 5–10 times more power to support automation and electrification of their operations. Prologis Energy + Sustainability offers a comprehensive suite of turnkey solutions—including solar energy, battery storage, fleet electrification, and community solar—designed to help businesses decarbonize, reduce costs, and future-proof their logistics facilities.
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- U.S. electricity demand is accelerating rapidly, with data center power use alone projected to triple by 2030, equivalent to the energy consumption of approximately 40 million homes.
- The cost of solar and onshore wind power fell by 80% and 57%, respectively, between 2012 and 2022, making renewable energy commercially viable and cost-competitive with fossil fuels.
- The U.S. added a record 49 gigawatts of new solar capacity and 11.9 gigawatts of battery energy storage in 2024, with solar and storage accounting for over 80% of all new electricity capacity added to the grid.
- Warehouse and distribution center customers will need 5–10 times more power to support automation, electrification, and AI-driven operations, creating strong demand for on-site renewable energy solutions.
- Prologis has more than 897 MW of solar capacity and battery storage in operation worldwide as of July 2025, and offers customers zero-upfront-cost solar installation, energy storage, EV charging, and community solar programs.