Tag Archives: energy transition

DNV Supports Major Battery Storage Transaction in Germany as TotalEnergies Sells Stake to Allianz Global Investors

(IN BRIEF) DNV acted as technical advisor to TotalEnergies in the sale of a 50 percent stake in a large battery storage portfolio in Germany to Allianz Global Investors, in a deal valued at approximately EUR 500 million. The portfolio … Read the full press release

InfraVia Establishes Supernova Power Platform to Accelerate UK Energy Transition Through Battery Storage and Flexible Generation

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia Capital Partners has created Supernova Power, a new UK-focused flexible energy platform, by acquiring and merging Mercia Power Response and Balance Power Projects. The combined entity brings together complementary strengths in battery storage development, gas peaking operations, … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IFF Develops AI Powered Sensor System for Module Level Monitoring of Large Solar Power Plants

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IFF, together with partners BEIA Consult International and INELSO Innovative Electrical Solutions, is developing a module-level sensor system under the ZeroDefect4PV project to improve monitoring and maintenance of large photovoltaic power plants. The system uses sensors attached … Read the full press release

Eni Secures Major EIB Loan to Expand Biofuel Production and Accelerate Transport Decarbonisation in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Eni have agreed on a €500 million loan to convert the Sannazzaro refinery in Italy into a biorefinery producing hydrotreated vegetable oil diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The project will use waste-based feedstocks … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Highlights Long Term Expansion and Strategic Focus as It Enters a New Investment Cycle After 20 Years Listed

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA SE is celebrating 20 years as a publicly listed company, highlighting its transformation from a German real estate firm into a global investment manager overseeing around EUR 56 billion in assets. Since its IPO in 2006, the … Read the full press release

EBRD Expands Investment in Green Genius to €150 Million to Accelerate Renewable Energy and Storage Projects in the Baltics and Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has increased its investment in Green Genius by €50 million, bringing its total commitment to €150 million. The funding will support the company’s renewable energy expansion across Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland, … Read the full press release

EBRD and InvestEU Back Innovative Financing Deal to Promote Copper Recycling and Water Efficiency in Bulgaria

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has provided a €20 million loan to Sofia Med in Bulgaria, backed by an InvestEU guarantee, marking its first sustainability-linked loan in the country. The financing ties loan pricing to environmental … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Strengthens European Brand Identity with New Messaging Focused on Resilience and Energy Transition Progress

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has introduced a new global tagline, “There’s a way,” as part of its ongoing brand development strategy. The updated messaging reflects a shift from focusing solely on fossil-free ambition to emphasizing action, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset. … Read the full press release

German Authorities Approve Second Phase of RWE Nordseecluster Project Strengthening Renewable Energy Supply for Industry

(IN BRIEF) RWE has received planning permission from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency for the second phase of its Nordseecluster offshore wind project, enabling the addition of 900 megawatts of capacity to the existing 660-megawatt first phase currently … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Strengthens UK Energy Infrastructure with £600 Million National Wealth Fund Financing for Eastern Green Link 4 Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, has secured £600 million in financing from the National Wealth Fund to advance the Eastern Green Link 4 project, a major subsea electricity interconnector linking Scotland and England. The 2GW, 530 km HVDC cable will … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Strengthens Role in Poland’s Offshore Wind Expansion with Supervision Contract for Bałtyk 2 and 3 Projects

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been appointed to supervise the installation of the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea, a joint initiative by Equinor and Polenergia that will include around 100 turbines with a … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank supports Rotterdam shore power project with major financing to advance sustainable maritime operations

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €90 million loan to support the installation of shore power infrastructure at the port of Rotterdam, complemented by an additional €70 million grant from the European Commission. The project, led by … Read the full press release

PNE Group strengthens position in Polish market with strategic wind farm project sale and continued development plans

(IN BRIEF) PNE Group has completed the sale of its Legnica wind farm project in southwest Poland through its subsidiary PNE Polska, marking another successful transaction in the country’s growing renewable energy market. The project, which will feature ten turbines … Read the full press release

Ramboll Implements New Operating Model to Improve Agility and Position for Growth Amid Challenging Market Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll reported a challenging financial performance in 2025 amid macroeconomic pressures, with declines in revenue, earnings, and organic growth driven by weaker activity in Buildings and Architecture and delays in energy transition projects. In response, the company implemented … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Advances Renewable Energy Expansion with Financial Close of Donstorf Wind Repowering Project

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has reached financial close for its Donstorf wind repowering project in Lower Saxony, Germany, paving the way for construction and eventual integration into its own renewable energy portfolio. The project, expected to be operational by 2028, … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA and Mitsui Secure EIB Global Backing to Launch $300 Million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund in Emerging Asia

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA, in partnership with Mitsui, has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global to launch its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which targets a total size of $300 million. The fund will focus on supporting renewable … Read the full press release

New Gas Consortium Begins Production at Quiluma to Strengthen Angola LNG Supply and Domestic Energy Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Eni has announced the start of gas production from the Quiluma field in Angola, marking a major milestone for the New Gas Consortium and the country’s energy sector. With initial output of 150 MMSCF per day set to … Read the full press release

Project Sophocles Secures Major Financing to Deliver Large Scale Solar and Battery Infrastructure Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime Holdings have partnered on a €507 million project finance initiative to deliver Project Sophocles, a major renewable energy programme in Italy combining solar photovoltaic plants and battery storage systems. With … Read the full press release

Eneco and Rabobank Partner to Offer Businesses Flexible Leasing for Solar Panels Heat Pumps and Energy Storage Systems

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and Rabobank have partnered to launch Eneco GroenGebouw™, a leasing solution that helps businesses invest in sustainable energy technologies for their properties without requiring large upfront capital expenditures. Through the program, Rabobank finances the installation of energy … Read the full press release

AES to Be Acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Led Consortium in $10.7 Billion All Cash Transaction

(IN BRIEF) The AES Corporation has agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Infrastructure VI, alongside CalPERS and QIA, in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.7 billion in equity and approximately $33.4 billion … Read the full press release