Sustainable value creation through solarization of commercial properties

With a professional booth, a dedicated team, and a clear vision, we demonstrated what GIGA.GREEN is all about and how solar energy can become a driving force for sustainable value creation in existing buildings. We had many exciting discussions with various stakeholders, including project developers, operators, and asset managers, who all shared a common interest and genuine openness to effective photovoltaic solutions.

The feedback was clear: ESG is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it has long been a strategic success factor.

Highlight on the Exhibitor Stage: “How much lion does ESG need?”

A real highlight of our trade fair appearance was the panel discussion “How much lion does ESG need? Courage and attitude – how transformation really succeeds,” moderated by Janine Steeger. Four very different but strong personalities discussed responsibility, economic efficiency, and courage, and how all of these things are connected.

Georg Kofler, entrepreneur and investor, contributed the economic perspective: for him, sustainability is not a cost center, but a new form of capital strategy – one that focuses on future viability and leadership strength.

Magdalena Rogl, on the other hand, showed that ESG does not start with key figures, but with attitude, culture, and people. She made it clear that sustainable change begins internally – in organizations, teams, and leadership.

Sebastian Schmidt, founder and managing director of GIGA.GREEN, combined these perspectives with a very concrete approach: He spoke about how economics and ecology are not opposites, but can coexist – and that this is precisely where GIGA.GREEN's strength lies.

Isabel Grupp-Kofler also made it clear why solar energy has long been indispensable from an industrial perspective: it means self-sufficiency, cost-effectiveness, and stability – especially in times of volatile markets and growing ESG requirements.

The panel impressively demonstrated that sustainability today is no longer defined by obligations, but by opportunities.

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Three days full of energy, discussions, and team spirit

In addition to the stage, there was also a lot of energy at our booth—in the truest sense of the word. Our team looks back on three days that were characterized by intensive exchange, genuine interest, and real enthusiasm. Many visitors came with very specific questions about portfolio optimization, energy efficiency, and ESG strategies, and left our booth with new ideas and perspectives.

The atmosphere within the team itself was fantastic: you could feel how much passion and professionalism had gone into this trade fair appearance. For many of us, EXPO REAL was a real milestone.

Sustainability, economic efficiency, partnership

With GIGA.GREEN, asset managers can improve their ESG performance while securing returns—without investment risk and without additional effort.

We take care of the financing, planning, and operation of the PV systems. Our customers benefit from satisfied tenants, a better sustainability profile, and a stronger competitive position.

EXPO REAL 2025 has shown us that the industry wants to take action—not sometime in the future, but now. Solar energy in existing buildings is no longer a promise for the future, but the decisive criterion for competitiveness.

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