Decathlon Polska accelerates its energy transition with GreenYellow: 14 stores powered by solar energy
- Decathlon Polska is partnering with GreenYellow Polska to finance, build and operate 3 MWp of photovoltaic installations in 12 cities.
- 14 Decathlon stores across Poland will benefit from 100% self-consumed renewable energy.
- This partnership, based on the PVaaS (Photovoltaics-as-a-Service) model, entrusts GreenYellow Polska with the complete management of the installations for 15 years, from design to operation.
GreenYellow, a leader in the decentralised energy transition, has reached an agreement with Decathlon Polska to equip 14 of its points of sale with photovoltaic installations, representing 3MWp of installed capacity. These systems, installed in car parks in the form of photovoltaic shades or in the immediate vicinity of shops, will be deployed in Warsaw, Gliwice and Białystok, among others. Their annual energy production will reach about 3 GWh/year.
An innovative cooperation model
The companies cooperate under a Photovoltaics-as-a-Service (PVaaS) model, enabling Decathlon Polska to benefit from this solution without any initial investment. GreenYellow Polska finances 100% of the installation, and takes charge of design, construction and management of the assets for 15 years.
“This cooperation allows us to concretely respond to the specific needs of Decathlon Polska while ensuring long-term savings and supporting their sustainability goals. Each installation will be tailor-made, with parameters adjusted to the needs and constraints of the site,” explains Anna Dobrowolska, Sales and Marketing Director at GreenYellow Polska.
“We have been implementing actions in line with the principles of sustainable development for years, and the collaboration with GreenYellow Polska allows us to take the next step in our energy transformation. The use of solar energy in our stores will allow us to reduce our environmental impact more effectively, with the aim of each of our sites increasingly integrating renewable energy. This cooperation with GreenYellow Polska is invaluable in this context,” says Marcin Dobrzanski, Head of Facility Management in the Decathlon Polska Operations team.
This partnership strengthens Decathlon Polska‘s energy independence and reduces its operational costs thanks to the self-consumption of the energy produced. With an estimated production of 3 GWh per year, the network’s carbon emissions will decrease by more than 2,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Decathlon Polska’s commitment to sustainability
Decathlon Polska is multiplying initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint: nearly 50% of its fleet is made up of electric or hybrid vehicles, and subsidies encourage employees to opt for sustainable modes of transport. The brand also offers circular services such as second-hand sales (second-hand sales), rental and buyback (purchase of second-hand equipment).
