Mitsubishi Estate and Amazon completed the logistics facility ‘Logicross Nagoya Minato’ in Nagoya, showcasing one of Japan’s most ambitious decarbonization efforts in the logistics sector in August, 2025.

The facility is equipped with photovoltaic (PV) modules on both the rooftop and the building’s south-facing façade—a first for any Amazon site worldwide. This dual-surface installation brings the total PV system capacity to approximately 5.5 MW, making it the largest solar power system ever installed at a logistics facility in Japan, and the largest among Amazon’s facilities outside the United States.

The solar panels are paired with a 2.9 MWh on-site battery storage system, enabling the facility to run on carbon-free electricity both day and night. This setup enhances energy self-sufficiency, supports business continuity planning (BCP), and contributes significantly to Amazon’s and Mitsubishi Estate’s decarbonization goals.

In addition to solar, the facility incorporates a ground-source heat pump system comprising 200 underground heat exchangers reaching depths of 100 meters. This system reduces HVAC energy usage by around 30%, making it Japan’s largest geothermal air-conditioning installation in the logistics sector.

Sustainability is further embedded through the use of low-carbon concrete, rainwater reuse systems, and other eco-conscious building materials, resulting in an estimated 30% reduction in embodied carbon emissions and a 40% reduction in potable water usage compared to conventional fulfillment centers. The building has already achieved a BELS 6-star energy efficiency rating and is on track to obtain the Living Future Zero Carbon Certification by 2026. This initiative aims to cut emissions across the building’s entire life cycle, positioning solar power at the core while demonstrating a holistic approach to sustainability.

With solar power as its core, the’Logicross Nagoya Minato’ now stands as a pioneering model for next-generation, net-zero logistics facilities in urban Japan, potentially shaping the future of sustainable industrial development.