Borussia Dortmund has found a new energy partner in ABB to make Signal Iduna Park more sustainable. The partnership builds on years of technological collaboration and aims to optimize energy use and increase operational transparency.
The Bundesliga side wants to advance its already ambitious climate goals. BVB is the first Bundesliga club to have its climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The new cooperation with ABB is set to deliver scalable energy solutions for the training ground, academy, FanWelt, and future electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Signal Iduna Park is not a new build but an established arena whose infrastructure has evolved over decades. The challenge lies in retrofitting through electrification. ABB, as the Energy Management Partner, will work to make the building more energy-efficient, connected, and future-ready. The stadium is already ISO 50001-certified for energy management.
A central component is the already installed world's most powerful photovoltaic system on a football stadium roof, with an installed capacity of up to 5 MWp. A battery storage system with a capacity of 3.75 MWh is also planned for installation before the end of the year. These measures are part of a comprehensive plan to reduce energy consumption and improve performance.
Mark Zwerner, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at ABB, emphasized the strategic value of the collaboration. "Signal Iduna Park combines the demands of critical infrastructure with the complexity of a building that has evolved over decades," Zwerner said. The partnership demonstrates how long-standing collaboration can deliver strategic value and increase efficiency.
For the club founded in 1909 with over ten million fans worldwide, sustainability is a central pillar. BVB has won eight German championships and five DFB-Pokal titles and was the first German club to win a European Cup in 1966. With a turnover of over 500 million Euro, the club has the resources to invest in future-proof technologies. The current squad list, however, also shows personnel shortages, with four players currently sidelined: Filippo Mané, Giannis Konstantelias, Justin Lerma, and Nico Schlotterbeck.
The stadium is more than just a venue. It was originally opened in 1974 and has a capacity of more than 81,000 fans on matchday. It has hosted Bundesliga, Champions League, World Cup, and European Championship matches and features Europe's largest standing terrace, the 'Yellow Wall'. Dr. Christian Hockenjos highlighted this unique atmosphere: "Thousands of people come together to create something extraordinary at Signal Iduna Park."
Modernizing the energy infrastructure aims to preserve this special place and prepare it for the future. The season's performance data shows the sporting ambition: five goals scored, two conceded, and a +3 goal difference. The focus now shifts to the next Bundesliga fixture. Borussia Dortmund hosts SC Paderborn 07 on September 12, 2026. All upcoming fixtures can be found on the fixtures page.
