EDP and Decathlon have expanded their partnership to include the supply of renewable electricity to 37 Decathlon stores in Portugal. The agreement builds on previous collaborations between the two companies, which have included solar energy projects across six European countries and the installation of electric vehicle charging points in Portugal.
Under the new contract, EDP will provide 100% green electricity certified with Guarantees of Origin, amounting to 10 GWh per year for Decathlon’s Portuguese locations. This energy is RE100-certified, reflecting both companies’ commitment to sustainability.
António Araújo, Board Member of EDP Comercial responsible for corporate clients, stated: “This contract is more than the celebration of a partnership — it is the consolidation of a relationship between two companies aligned by a common commitment: a greener future. With this collaboration, we are demonstrating how it is possible to combine different sustainable energy solutions in an integrated and scalable approach. It is also a clear example of how EDP is chosen by multinationals in various markets, thanks to our ability to deliver solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Being the strategic partner of our clients in the energy transition is our ambition.”
Rebeca Santos, Head of Sustainability and Circularity at Decathlon Portugal, commented: “For Decathlon, this partnership with EDP reinforces our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our activity and promoting responsible energy solutions. Since 2021, 100% of our units have been using electricity from renewable sources, and this new agreement represents another step in consolidating that path. Working with partners like EDP allows us to accelerate the energy transition through an integrated approach that combines renewable electricity supply, decentralized solar production, and electric mobility.”
In 2024, EDP signed an agreement with Decathlon for up to 12 MWp of rooftop solar installations at facilities in Portugal as well as Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and France. In Portugal alone, 21 solar plants are already operational at Decathlon sites. These plants provide about 26% of Decathlon’s total energy needs through self-consumption and prevent approximately 700 tons of CO₂ emissions annually due to an estimated yearly production of about 6.4 GWh.
The partnership uses EDP’s “As-a-Service” model for solar projects; this includes initial investment along with operation and maintenance throughout the contract period. This approach helps Decathlon reduce its operational costs while lowering reliance on conventional energy sources.
Additional projects under this agreement are expected to be completed by the end of 2026. This timeline supports Decathlon’s aim for all its stores worldwide to operate solely on renewable energy by that year.
EDP has also worked with Decathlon on electric mobility infrastructure development. More than 40 charging points have been installed at Portuguese locations as part of efforts by both companies toward decarbonization and sustainable practices.
Since 2018, EDP has contracted over 6,550 charging points across Portugal and Spain. The company reports around 3.4 million charging sessions at its public network points so far—avoiding more than 52,000 tons of CO₂ emissions.
