Hydroponic farming specialist Growy is building a multistory 4,750 sqm vertical farm in the centre of Amsterdam. The new large scale vertical farm will reduce food transportation emission in the city and provide vegetables at last mile distances from both major residential areas and Schiphol Airport. The installation will be supported by emission-free distribution.

The Netherlands has recently been split by protests by farmers angered by Government set emissions targets emanating from a judgement by the country’s Supreme Court, the stikstofcrisis, or Nitrogen Crisis. New regulations require food production to halve emission of a range of chemicals.

Growy has developed high-tech, AI driven indoor farms to grow efficiently high-quality leafy greens. The company is based in Amsterdam and has farms in Singapore and Kuwait. Its purpose is to grow next-level healthy and affordable food for all without harming the environment.

Growy’s 4,750 sqm lease at CTPark Amsterdam City comprises 3,578 sqm of warehouse space, 679 sqm of office space and 477 sqm mezzanine, a considerable investment in space that will enable the company to construct a large-scale, commercial vertical farm, as well as its international headquarters. The company’s commitment to providing fresh and nutritious produce that is completely pesticide-free is matched by its dedication to environmentally conscious practices. This includes the emission-free distribution operations that Growy will be implementing at CTPark Amsterdam City and the park’s close proximity to both water and road links, enabling Growy’s produce to be sustainably transported to the city of Amsterdam and surrounding areas.

CTPark Amsterdam City contains 120,000 sqm of storage and last mile distribution space, spread over several floors. It is in one of Europe’s most densely populated areas and located in the Port of Amsterdam, the fourth busiest cargo port in Europe. From the city hub, goods can be quickly transported by boat, electric truck, bus or e-bike to end users in the city.

The location is self-sufficient in its energy management with green energy produced on-site by a 5.7 MWp solar plant and wind turbines, a battery to store green energy and a large energy connection to the grid. The park has been designed to facilitate emission-free logistics with over 200 charging facilities for electric trucks and other forms of emission-free traffic, and the option to install chargers at every parking space and loading dock.

This approach anticipates Amsterdam’s zero emission zones, which will place increased restrictions on fossil-fuelled vehicles from 2025 to improve air quality in the city. There will also be increased weight limitations imposed on bridges and quays, and certain regions within the city centre will be made vehicle-free which will boost the appeal of transport over water.

Ard van de Kreeke, Growy’s founder: “Having the facilities to grow fresh, high-quality and nutritious produce and the infrastructure to facilitate our emission-free distribution operations are essential for Growy’s vertical farm in Amsterdam. CTPark Amsterdam City does all of this, providing sustainable cutting-edge solutions to meet our ambitions for environmentally conscious and commercially viable urban agriculture.”