VSB Supplies Solar Power to METRO Group: VSB IES Strengthens METRO’s Self-Supply with Onsite PPA

Dresden/Hamburg (Germany) – The project developer VSB Integrated Energy Solutions (VSB IES), part of the VSB Group, has begun implementing a large-scale PV system on the roof of the newly constructed METRO Deutschland store in Hamburg-Rahlstedt. The project is being realized as an onsite power purchase agreement (PPA) with a term of 18 years and features an installed capacity of 1.3 MWp.

The system will be installed on the green roof of the wholesale market, which opened in November 2025. Installation work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026, with commissioning planned for the third to fourth quarter of 2026. VSB IES is responsible for turnkey construction, including electrical and detailed planning.

With this project, VSB IES is further expanding its activities in the B2B segment within the VSB Group. In addition to photovoltaic projects, VSB IES’s portfolio includes battery storage systems, e-charging infrastructure, and integrated energy solutions for commercial sites.

Frederic Wagner, Managing Director of VSB IES, emphasizes: “With this PV project for METRO, we are demonstrating how companies can shape their energy supply in a sustainable way. On-site power generation reduces costs, enhances security of supply and makes a direct contribution to the clean energy transition.”

Dr. Felix Grolman, CEO of the VSB Group, also highlights the symbolic significance: “This project is a further example of how we deliver innovative energy solutions in collaboration with strong partners such as METRO.” The combination of technical excellence and collaborative partnership shows “how companies can actively assume responsibility in driving the energy transition.”

About the Companies

VSB Integrated Energy Solutions (VSB IES) is part of the VSB Group and supports companies in planning, constructing, and operating integrated energy systems. These include photovoltaic and wind power systems, battery storage, as well as onsite, nearsite, and offsite power purchase agreements. The VSB Group, based in Dresden, has been part of TotalEnergies since 2025, develops onshore wind and photovoltaic parks, operates its own systems, provides services for more than 3 GW, and is active in six European countries. Overall, the company employs over 500 people.

Source: IWR Online, 04 Mar 2026