Green Forum • 21 May, 2025 at 2:22 PM
GreenYellow has successfully completed one of the most significant investments in Poland's distributed photovoltaic (PV) sector. The company secured €49 million in financing to develop a 116 MW portfolio of rooftop PV installations across Biedronka stores, the country's largest retail chain. In total, over 2,318 micro-installations have been deployed for on-site self-consumption.
These PV systems are distributed nationwide, installed on the rooftops of Biedronka outlets. The portfolio is owned by GreenYellow Poland, a subsidiary of the French GreenYellow group. The scale of the initiative demonstrates that rooftop solar is not only a reliable source of renewable energy, but also a practical solution for advancing the energy transition in the commercial sector.
The project operates on a self-consumption model, where energy generated is used directly at the site of production. This maximizes efficiency and minimizes transmission losses. With an average installed capacity of 50 kW per location, the distributed nature of the installations also enhances system performance and reduces operational risks.
The €49 million raised by GreenYellow will support continued infrastructure expansion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the portfolio. This investment aligns with the group's broader mission to help businesses and municipalities achieve energy autonomy and lower carbon emissions.
The partnership between GreenYellow and Biedronka highlights the strong synergy between retail and renewable energy. Rooftop PV systems not only cut electricity costs, but also strengthen competitive positioning and reinforce a brand's reputation for environmental responsibility.
GreenYellow's implementation stands as one of Poland's largest rooftop solar projects, directly contributing to the growth of renewable energy in the national mix and helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions through local power generation.