Decade Energy and Renault Trucks Grand Paris have signed an agreement to deploy a battery energy storage system (BESS) at Renault Trucks Grand Paris’ dealership in Gennevilliers, just 10 kilometres north of Paris.

The installation will provide up to 360 kW of high-power charging for electric trucks. By shifting electricity use to times when prices are lowest, the BESS system will ensure reliable charging while optimizing energy costs.

Why This Matters: A Breakthrough for Transport Electrification in France

Europe’s heavy-duty transport sector is undergoing historic change, as trucks and the energy they depend on are being redefined. In 2024, electric trucks represented just 1.4 % of new commercial vehicle registrations in France, underscoring the gap to meet ambitious EU emissions targets of -45 % by 2030 and -90 % by 2040. Charging infrastructure remains a major bottleneck.

Renault Trucks is leading the charge. In 2024, the company sold 1,628 electric vehicles in Europe, securing a 29.7 % market share in the over-16 tonne segment in France and an average 24.2 % share in the medium- and heavy-duty electric truck sector across Europe. This project reinforces Renault Trucks’ position as one of the Europe’s OEM leaders in electrification.

By combining high speed truck charging with battery storage, the Gennevilliers project offers a new blueprint: how truck hubs can simultaneously secure future power needs while accessing energy and flexibility markets to optimize energy costs.

"This agreement with Renault Trucks Grand Paris demonstrates how battery storage can be a catalyst for the electrification of heavy-duty transport. By architecting a system that serves both truck charging and energy cost optimization, we are showing how industrial sites can lead the way in Europe’s energy transition.”

– Casper Norden, CEO of Decade Energy

A Close-up On the Initiative

• A 110 kW / 220 kWh BESS, fully financed and operated by Decade Energy.
• A new 250 kW grid connection to support both charging and battery operations.
• Up to 360 kW of simultaneous charging capacity relying on the combined power of the grid connection and the BESS
• A no-cost, zero-risk solution for Renault Trucks Grand Paris, which gains charging capacity and an annual lease fee while Decade Energy assumes all investment, operations and insurance.

"Renault Trucks is committed to accelerating the shift to electric trucks across Europe. The project with Decade Energy Provides reliable and sufficient power for supporting large-scale electric truck fleets, reinforcing our Gennevilliers site as a hub of innovation in sustainable logistics."

– François-Xavier Thinet, General Director at Renault Trucks Grand Paris

Roadmap and Beyond

The system has reached “ready to build” phase and is scheduled for commissioning in late 2025. Both Decade Energy and Renault Trucks Grand Paris view the project as a strategic pilot, opening the door for replication across additional Renault Trucks sites in France and beyond.