Portugal, by consolidating its role in this movement, sees the emergence of companies that not only respond to the decarbonization goals, but that also assert themselves as references of innovation, engineering and international vision. Greenvolt is now one of those stories.

The company has been building a solid presence in the renewable energy sector, betting on a decentralized model and a strategy that combines organic growth with international expansion. It is present in more than 18 countries, on four continents, and has been demonstrating that green energy is also a driver of economic and industrial transformation.

The project recently implemented at Almada Forum is just one example of what the future holds. With more than 1,200 solar panels installed, the photovoltaic plant will generate around 1 gigawatt-hour of energy per year, avoiding the emission of more than 500 tons of CO₂ annually. The environmental impact is significant, but the symbolic impact is even greater: it shows that the energy transition is compatible with everyday life, commercial spaces and urban life.

More than an investment in solar energy, it is a concrete case of how decentralized energy production can benefit companies and communities. Reducing operating costs, increasing asset values, and aligning with ESG criteria turn projects like this into catalysts for change.

The retail sector, traditionally dependent on conventional energy and with high energy consumption, is beginning to reinvent itself through sustainable solutions. The integration of solar panels in commercial buildings represents a double advantage: it allows operators to reduce their carbon footprint and increases the value of the property in a market that is increasingly sensitive to sustainability.

The success of this type of project is also a reflection of the growth and maturity of the Portuguese renewable energy ecosystem. The country has been able to combine public incentive policies with technological innovation and execution capacity. It is in this context that Greenvolt has stood out, combining a local strategy with a global ambition.

The group's international expansion shows that the energy transition has no borders. Self-consumption, efficiency and decentralized energy management solutions are being successfully applied in different geographies and regulatory contexts, reinforcing Portugal's position as an exporter of knowledge and competence in the area of sustainability.

At a time when Europe and the world are looking for new answers for energy and environmental balance, Portugal emerges as an example of how the transition can be made with intelligence, consistency and business vision. Projects such as the Almada Forum represent much more than a solar installation: they are the mirror of a country that has learned to transform challenges into opportunities and to position itself as a protagonist of the new green economy.

Energy, in this new paradigm, is no longer just a matter of production and consumption. It is a factor of competitiveness, innovation and attractiveness for investment. The future will be dominated by those who know how to integrate technology, sustainability and purpose. And it is precisely at this point that the potential of Portuguese companies lies, which, like Greenvolt, are crossing borders and proving that the energy transition can be one of the strongest drivers of economic growth in the coming years.

The path is traced. Portugal has talent, visionary companies and unique natural conditions. The challenge now is to maintain ambition and accelerate the pace. The energy transition is inevitable, but it is also a historic opportunity. And it is inspiring to see that there are Portuguese companies that do not wait for the future that are building it today, with sunshine, with innovation and with a truly global vision.