ENGIE Deutschland AG has acquired a ready-to-build onshore wind park with a planned total capacity of 212 megawatts in Bad Berleburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Dortmund. The project comprises 32 wind turbines and was developed by the Paderborn-based WestfalenWIND Group, with construction already underway. Following full commissioning by 2027, the wind park […]
When our Digital Renewables research team reviewed the European BESS market, it became clear that Italy is one of the most interesting countries for the battery storage sector. Like many other European states, Italy’s energy market is undergoing a significant transformation due to the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) […]
A review of the European BESS market reveals that the United Kingdom is a leading country in this sector. With one of the largest portfolios at 6.8 GW/10.5 GWh, the UK is also one of the most attractive countries for BESS projects. This development is supported by robust government policies and a diverse range of […]
With an operational battery storage capacity of 6.8 GW/10.5 GWh, the UK is a leader in the European battery storage sector. The UK’s goals are even more ambitious. By 2030, they plan to have a battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity of 25 GW. Achieving these goals seems possible. More than 1.4 GW were commissioned […]
Germany is in the midst of an energy transition. The significant expansion of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, has resulted in an estimated 800 hours of negative electricity prices per year. For this reason, renewable energy companies are investing extensively in battery storage systems. Another important reason for the latest investments […]
OX2 has announced the sale of its 96 MW Ansthall onshore wind farm project in eastern Romania to HELLENiQ Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings. The project is supported by a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) with Ahold Delhaize, an international retail group, covering over half of the wind farm’s electricity […]
AGR Renewables has officially acquired two renewable energy projects from Cambridge Power, strengthening its position in the UK’s clean energy transition. The acquisition includes: A co-located solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) comprising 70MWp of solar capacity and a 50MW battery system. A standalone 50MW battery energy storage site located near Eaton Socon, […]
OX2 has acquired the planned Fageråsen wind farm project in Sweden’s Dalarna region from developers Eolus and Dala Vind. The project comprises up to 34 wind turbines and is expected to generate approximately 700 GWh of electricity annually, representing around 14% of the yearly electricity consumption in Dalarna County. Located in electricity price zone SE3, […]
In July 2025, KGAL Investment Management finalized the acquisition of the “Gerena” solar park on behalf of the Software AG – Stiftung (SAGST), marking a key milestone in SAGST’s renewable energy investment strategy. The photovoltaic facility, located in Guillena (Province of Seville), southern Spain, boasts an installed capacity of 60.5 MWp and began feeding electricity […]
Aneo has expanded its renewable energy portfolio through the acquisition of the 130MW Bäckhammar wind farm in southern Sweden from KGAL Investment Management. This strategic acquisition supports Aneo’s broader objective of growing its presence in the Nordic renewable energy market. Located in Kristinehamn municipality within Sweden’s SE3 price zone, the Bäckhammar wind farm features 31 […]