German Energy Investment Wind Solar and Storage Project

Why invest in wind energy in Germany?

Germany is one of the most advanced wind energy markets of the 21st century with significant financing and deployment of wind energy technologies over the last three decades.

What are some examples of private equity investments in Germany?

There are now numerous examples of private equity investments in Germany's wind and solar energy infrastructure, as well as in storage technologies. Notable cases include the acquisition of VSB Group by Partners Group (2020) and the purchase of BayWa r.e. by Energy Infrastructure Partners (2021).

Can private equity finance the energy transition in Germany?

Private capital will therefore play a crucial role in financing the energy transition in Germany. Your expert for questions Private equity investors traditionally focus on acquiring companies that generate solid returns within a short investment horizon of five to seven years.

Will octopus build a new wind farm in Germany?

It follows last year's investment in Lintas Green Energy – a developer building 1 GW of new wind and solar farms across Germany by 2030. That's alongside the 300 MW of solar, onshore and offshore wind projects Octopus already manages in the country.