NewCold commissions advanced battery energy storage system at Global Innovation and Support Center in Breda

Breda, July 10 2026 – NewCold, a global leader in automated cold chain logistics, has commissioned an advanced battery energy storage system at its Global Innovation and Support Center (GISC) in Breda. The system was inaugurated today during a working visit by State Secretary for Climate and Green Growth, Mr J. de Bat.

The battery system marks an important step in NewCold’s approach to smarter energy management and supports both operational performance and sustainability ambitions. As NewCold continues to grow and electrify its operations, energy demand has increased, leading to higher peak loads and increasing pressure on local grid capacity. In a region facing rising grid congestion, this required a structural and future ready solution.

Developed in partnership with DENS, the battery system stores energy during periods of lower demand and deploys it during peak moments. This actively reduces peak loads, creates a more stable and predictable energy profile, and enables more efficient use of available electricity. The system also supports greater use of renewable energy generated on site, including solar power, and contributes to reducing strain on the regional electricity grid.

Bram Hage, Founder and CEO of NewCold, said: “At NewCold, we design our infrastructure with the future in mind. This battery system is a clear example of how we combine technology and energy management to support growth, strengthen reliability, and contribute to the energy transition.”

Following commissioning, the battery system enhances operational flexibility and supports continued growth within existing grid capacity. It also provides an additional buffer in an increasingly complex energy landscape, improving supply reliability and planning stability.

Beyond its impact on NewCold’s own operations, the project contributes to a more stable and resilient regional energy system in Breda by helping to alleviate grid congestion. The project demonstrates how industry and government can work together to address shared challenges in energy and infrastructure, and highlights the role of local flexibility solutions in enabling the energy transition.

This initiative forms part of NewCold’s broader, scalable energy strategy. Across its global network, the company is developing integrated energy systems tailored to local conditions, combining technologies such as battery storage, solar energy, and combined heat and power solutions. The aim is to build reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable energy systems that support long term growth.

For more information, please contact:
Shalane de Scande
Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager, NewCold
[email protected]

About NewCold
NewCold, the world’s third-largest refrigerated food logistics provider, offers advanced temperature-controlled supply chain solutions. With 27 state-of-the-art, highly automated, and energy-efficient warehouses across three continents, NewCold offers a combined capacity of more than 2 million pallet positions. With a growing transport fleet, NewCold provides end-to-end supply chain solutions to leading food companies powered by proprietary technology and backed by a team of over 3,000 people from over 40 cultures.