About the client: Prologis
Prologis creates the intelligent, efficient infrastructure that powers global commerce — connecting the digital and physical worlds through a network of advanced logistics facilities. With an extensive portfolio across Europe, the company helps customers move faster, operate smarter, and grow more sustainably. It continuously enhances the performance and environmental impact of its properties through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to sustainability.
The challenge: extreme heat, urgent cooling needs & the demand for smart HVAC technology
In line with its sustainability goals and tenant satisfaction strategy, Prologis required a reliable, energy-efficient HVAC solution for its logistics warehouse in Valencia, Spain. To proactively address the risk of extreme indoor temperatures during summer, the 20,000 m² facility required a fast, energy-efficient cooling solution to safeguard logistics operations and ensure employee wellbeing.
Our solution: Daikin SKY AIR system for smart, fast climate control
Daikin proposed a turnkey energy efficient HVAC cooling system based on its SKY AIR technology. The solution included:
- 40 SKY AIR units installed along the front dock area, where most workers are stationed
- Outdoor units grouped on the roof, simplifying installation and reducing infrastructure costs
- A total cooling capacity of 1 MW, sufficient to maintain safe and comfortable indoor temperatures
European partnership: scaling success across countries
This project is part of a broader European partnership between Prologis and Daikin, which spans multiple countries including Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy. The collaboration is built on:
- Standardised HVAC design across facilities to ensure consistency and efficiency
- Streamlined workflows and processes, enabling faster deployment and simpler maintenance
- A shared vision for decarbonising logistics infrastructure through innovative heating and cooling technologies
Supporting Prologis' sustainability goals
Daikin supports Prologis in its mission to decarbonise warehouses and logistics sites by offering HVAC systems that are energy-efficient, low-emission, and adaptable to renewable energy integration. For logistics offices, Daikin provides tailored comfort solutions that balance performance with sustainability, ensuring a healthy indoor environment for administrative staff.
The HVAC systems are designed to help both Prologis and its tenants meet their sustainability targets, including reduced carbon emissions, improved energy efficiency, and compliance with green building certifications.
Inside the project: key data from the facility
- Location: Valencia, Spain
- Facility type: Logistics warehouse
- Size: 20,000 m²
- Year of HVAC installation: 2024
Project requirements and key challenges
The primary challenge was to deliver a cooling solution that could:
- Prevent future heat-related shutdowns
- Be installed quickly before the next summer season
- Minimise operational disruption during installation
- Offer long-term reliability and low maintenance
Installation timeline and results
- Contract signed: March 2024
- Project completed: End of May 2024
- Installation time: Less than 3 months
- Result: Full operational continuity maintained throughout summer 2024
Thanks to the availability of units, ease of installation, and close coordination between Daikin and Prologis teams, the system was operational well ahead of the critical summer period. The International Key Account team from Daikin Europe played a key role in aligning the solution with Prologis’ operational needs and supporting the local implementation.
What Daikin delivered: turnkey installation & support
The project was delivered as a complete turnkey package, including:
- Design and engineering
- Installation and commissioning
- 5-year warranty
- Comprehensive maintenance offer, ensuring long-term performance and peace of mind
Conclusion: a benchmark for future projects
This project is a prime example of how Prologis and Daikin’s European partnership delivers real-world results: fast, efficient, and sustainable HVAC solutions tailored to the logistics sector. The installation in the Valencia facility not only resolved a critical operational issue but also set a benchmark for future projects across Europe.
By combining technical innovation, agile execution, and a shared commitment to sustainability, Daikin and Prologis are shaping the future of logistics infrastructure—cooler, greener, and more resilient.
To contact our International Key Account team:
Daikin Europe N.V. - Brussels Office
Chaussée de Mons 1424
1070 Anderlecht - Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 529 61 24
E-mail: keyaccounts@daikineurope.com
