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Energy Infrastructure Partners to acquire majority stake in German project developer and operator BayWa r.e.

Increase in shareholding in BayWa r.e. from 49% to 65% through agreed capital increase
Press release February 2025

Repsol Renewables’s Frye Solar

Kress, Texas — Long famous for oil and gas, Texas is continuing to cement its position as one of the leading energy producers in the world, even in the age of renewable power. And it’s happening because of – not in spite of – the American state’s history in oil and gas. Texas added more
Asset spotlight January 2025

Energy Infrastructure Partners to increase stake in Eni’s Plenitude with follow-on investment

Energy Infrastructure Partners will increase its total investment in Eni’s Plenitude to around EUR 800m
Press release November 2024

With investment in 50Hertz and Belgium power grid owner Elia Group, Fluxys forms energy transmission platform

With investment in 50Hertz and Belgium power grid owner Elia Group, Fluxys forms energy transmission platform
Press release October 2024

Energy Infrastructure Partners welcomes FS Group Chief Executive Luigi Ferraris to its Investment Committee

Energy Infrastructure Partners has on behalf of its clients and a consortium of Belgian institutional co-investors acquired a 19.85% stake in the Fluxys group, a global operator of system-critical energy transmission infrastructure.
Press release February 2024

Energy Infrastructure Partners to invest in Eni’s Plenitude

Energy Infrastructure Partners has on behalf of its clients and a consortium of Belgian institutional co-investors acquired a 19.85% stake in the Fluxys group, a global operator of system-critical energy transmission infrastructure.
Press release December 2023

Energy Infrastructure Partners and electric vehicle infrastructure champion Electra launch Swiss joint venture

Energy Infrastructure Partners has on behalf of its clients and a consortium of Belgian institutional co-investors acquired a 19.85% stake in the Fluxys group, a global operator of system-critical energy transmission infrastructure.
Press release August 2023

Schweizer Personalvorsorge: Energy infrastructure assets as a historic investment opportunity

The energy crisis is a major issue not only in Switzerland, but also globally. Beat Goetz, Global Head of Client Solutions at Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP), explains why investments in energy infrastructure are worthwhile.
Press release April 2023

EIP closes investment in Fluxys group, operator of global system-critical energy transmission infrastructure

Energy Infrastructure Partners has on behalf of its clients and a consortium of Belgian institutional co-investors acquired a 19.85% stake in the Fluxys group, a global operator of system-critical energy transmission infrastructure.
Press release February 2023

St. Gallen Business Review: Investing in the Infrastructure Asset Class

The St. Gallen Business Review had a highly interesting conversation with Dominik Bollier about investing in the infrastructure asset class.
In the news February 2023

Energy Infrastructure Partners announces research cooperation with ETH Zurich

Energy Infrastructure Partners and the ETH Zurich Energy Science Center have signed a research collaboration. Over the coming months, EIP and ETH Zurich will develop a set of scenarios and assess their impact on the future of Switzerland’s electricity system, including prices, volatility and the need for generation capacity.
Press release December 2022

With funding of EUR 1bn, Energy Infrastructure Partners holds first close of its energy transition infrastructure fund

EIP successfully raised investor commitments of EUR 1bn for the first close of its global energy transition infrastructure fund.
Press release December 2022

Investments in Hydrogen: What Switzerland has to contribute and gain — NZZ Nachhaltig Investieren 

The classic answer to solving the energy transition seems obvious: By powering everything with green electricity, harmful carbon dioxide emissions disappear. Sounds simple – but there’s a catch.
In the news December 2022

Managing partners acquire Credit Suisse’s remaining stake in Energy Infrastructure Partners

Energy Infrastructure Partners’ managing partners have acquired Credit Suisse AG’s 30% stake in Energy Infrastructure Partners AG, or EIP. The increase in management control comes as EIP, a leading infrastructure investor focused on the energy transition, continues to grow and expand globally.
Press release October 2022

EIP to invest in second German offshore wind farm, Iberdrola’s Wikinger

Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leading infrastructure investor focused on the global energy transition, has reached an agreement on behalf of its clients to take a 49% stake in Iberdrola S.A.’s Wikinger offshore wind farm.
Press release September 2022

Energy Infrastructure Partners receives AIFM license, expands client offering

Energy Infrastructure Partners has secured authorization from Luxembourg’s financial supervisor to operate as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager, the latest step in strategic growth in investments supporting the conversion and expansion of the global energy system.
Press release July 2022

Now is the time to invest in the energy transition — NZZ Nachhaltig Investieren

Behind closed doors, captains of the energy industry say they have been having a difficult time at home. “How could you let this happen?” their children and grandchildren want to know.
In the news June 2022

Energy Infrastructure Partners and Crédit Agricole Assurances acquire 25% of Repsol Renovables

Crédit Agricole Assurances, the first bank insurance group in Europe, and Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP), a leading investor in the energy transition, announce the signing of an agreement with Repsol S.A. for the acquisition of a stake of 25% in Repsol Renovables, the Repsol S.A. subsidiary relating to renewable energy, at an implied enterprise value of €4.4bn.
Press release June 2022

Energy Infrastructure Partners and RWE Renewables inaugurate 475 MW onshore project Nysäter Wind in northern Sweden

– The inauguration of Nysäter Wind marks a significant contribution to the energy transition and security of European energy supply during a year that has shown these topics are more important than ever.
Press release June 2022

In the news: “Now is the time to invest in the energy transition” — Infrastructure Investor

Keynote interview. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a wake-up call that energy security is just as important as decarbonisation, say Energy Infrastructure Partners’ managing partner Roland Dörig and head of global client solutions Beat Goetz.
In the news May 2022

Energy Infrastructure Partners to acquire stake in leading French renewables platform from Boralex

Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leading investor in the energy transition, will acquire a stake in one of France’s largest renewables platforms, with more than 1 gigawatt of generation capacity.
Press release February 2022

Energy Infrastructure Partners closes European fund above EUR 1 billion target

Energy Infrastructure Partners’ European fund has closed. The Fund, already over three-quarters invested, targets economically relevant energy infrastructure assets.
Press release July 2021

In the news: “Hydropower will be the greenest storage solution of the next decade” — source: Agefi

Facilities and infrastructure that are crucial for supply in Switzerland must be controlled by Swiss investors, according to Roland Dörig, co-founder of EIP.
In the news January 2021

Energy Infrastructure Partners announces senior hires to further strengthen market position

Energy Infrastructure Partners AG (EIP) is pleased to announce a number of new key hires. They include Beat Goetz, Head Global Investor Solutions, Corinna Guenther, Head Risk Management, Anna Sexton, Head Market Positioning and Caterina Mattle, Head Public & Regulatory Affairs.
Press release December 2020

Funds advised by Energy Infrastructure Partners acquire 49% stake in 13 GW global renewable energy platform BayWa r.e.

Funds advised by Energy Infrastructure Partners will invest in BayWa r.e. by means of a EUR 530m capital increase. The transaction will result in a 49% shareholding and will create significant value in the renewable energy sector.
Press release December 2020

Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners receives own FINMA license

Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners AG will act as an independent investment manager under the name Energy Infrastructure Partners AG (EIP) going forward.
Press release November 2020

Acquisition of a stake in one of the largest wind farms in Europe by investors advised by EIP

Investors advised by EIP will acquire a majority stake in a wind farm portfolio with a nominal power of 253 MW in the northern part of the Markbygden II (“Markbygden”) wind farm cluster in Sweden.
Press release June 2020
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Swissgrid

The extra-high-voltage grid is the foundation of a stable and reliable electricity supply. Swissgrid operates relentlessly to ensure its constant stability, safety, and security.
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Fluxys

As one of Europe’s largest energy transmission platforms, that includes gas pipelines, import terminals and gas storage facilities for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Fluxys is set to play a key role in the energy transition.
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Transitgas

Dating back to 1974, this transalpine gas pipeline continues to provide essential power supply to Switzerland, Germany, France and Italy, thanks to reconstruction and expansion over the years.
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Alpiq

Alpiq’s specialization in hydropower contributes a significant portion of energy to Switzerland’s electricity usage and aids in safeguarding the country’s future in renewable energy.
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BayWa r.e.

A Munich-based renewable energy company focused on the construction and operation of wind, solar and energy storage projects worldwide.
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Repsol Renewables

Repsol Renewables is the global renewables arm of Repsol, the Spanish oil and gas company with nearly 100 years of history in the energy industry. Its renewable assets include solar, hydropower, wind and storage.
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Wikinger

An offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea that produces clean, carbon-free electricity under Germany’s feed-in tariff regime, contributing to the country’s green energy ambitions.
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Plenitude

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Mirror

Concentrated solar power portfolio using proven parabolic trough technology, supporting a shift towards sustainable energy.
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Sunscreen

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Renewable Energy

Arkona

A fully operational 378 megawatts offshore wind park located in the German Baltic Sea, contributing to Germany’s transition towards a low-carbon economy.
Renewable Energy

Nysäter

Consisting of two wind farms, Hästkullen (307 megawatts) and Björnlandhöjden (167 megawatts), Nysäter is located near the city of Sundsvall in Sweden. Both wind farms are fully operational since 2022 and constitute a pillar of Sweden’s ambition to transform the northern part of the country into a hub for Europe’s energy transition.
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Boralex France

A renewable power company aiming to meet increasing energy needs and at the same time, contributing to a sustainable future.
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Electra

Electra deploys and operates fast-charging points to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles through a vast, rapid and high-performing charging network. Electra has developed a seamless and intuitive customer journey thanks to its compelling integration of best-in-class hardware and software.