EDP has announced an expanded agreement with Decathlon to supply renewable electricity to 37 Decathlon stores in Portugal. This contract will provide 100% green electricity, certified with Guarantees of Origin, totaling 10 GWh per year. The deal builds on the companies’ existing partnership, which includes solar energy projects across six European countries and the installation of electric vehicle charging points in Portugal.
António Araújo, Board Member of EDP Comercial responsible for corporate clients, said: “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, added: “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 solar capacity on rooftops at facilities in Portugal, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and France. In Portugal alone, 21 solar plants are already operational at Decathlon sites. These installations cover about 26% of Decathlon’s total energy needs in Portugal and prevent roughly 700 tons of CO₂ emissions annually through an estimated annual production of about 6.4 GWh.
EDP manages these solar installations under its “As-a-Service” model by covering investment costs as well as ongoing operation and maintenance. This approach helps Decathlon lower both operational expenses and its carbon footprint by reducing reliance on conventional power sources.
The remaining projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2026. This timeline aligns with Decathlon’s aim for all its stores worldwide to operate exclusively on renewable energy by that date.
In addition to renewable electricity supply and decentralized solar generation projects, EDP and Decathlon are working together on electric mobility infrastructure development. More than 40 charging points have been installed at Decathlon locations across Portugal as part of their shared goal to advance decarbonization efforts.
Since 2018, EDP has contracted over 6,550 charging points throughout Portugal and Spain. The company reports around 3.4 million charging sessions have taken place at its public network points so far—helping avoid more than 52,000 tons of CO₂ emissions.
