Energy

Digital infrastructure: Charting the course in 2025

After proving fairly resilient in 2024, we look at what the remainder of 2025 may have in store for digital infrastructure – including the potential impact of DeepSeek's* R1 model release.

Energy storage on the rise: Growing demand for land

With the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2045 using renewable energies, energy storage systems are rapidly gaining in importance. This also increases the demand for corresponding plots of land and offers owners attractive sales opportunities.

Innovative water management: the future of data centres

From water treatment technologies to smart water management, water tech innovations are increasing the efficiency of data centres.

Infrastructure investments: More leeway through new AnlV quota

Until now, infrastructure investments – depending on the structure – had to be offset against other mix ratios, such as the venture capital or real estate quota. The recently introduced 5% infrastructure quota in the German Investment Ordinance (AnlV) creates new investment opportunities for institutional investors.

KGAL connects Italian solar park of superlatives to the grid

The special renewable energy fund KGAL ESPF 4 has commissioned the "Tuscania" solar park in the Lazio region as planned. With a total capacity of 148 megawatts (MW), "Tuscania" is the largest privately financed solar park in Italy.

Investing in Green Hydrogen: Market Trends & Price Forecasts

How will the production and customer markets develop, and what influence will this have on the future price of "green hydrogen"?

Solar Package I – Use of PV Power Generated Near Buildings

What possibilities for tenant electricity, community building supply and "balcony power plants" do the regulations of the Solar Package I offer?

Beware of tax traps

The fact that the customs authorities – the "weapon-carrying troop of the tax administration", so to speak – stood at the door of some companies unannounced in the run-up to Christmas must have caused some red-hot faces.

SUSI Partners sells German wind power portfolio

Still unclear return/risk profile? Investing in green hydrogen from an investor’s perspective

According to the latest survey by the German Alternative Investments Association (BAI), around 57% of the 110 institutional investors surveyed are planning to expand their current exposure to infrastructure equity.

Peper & Söhne relies on a complete solution for energy monitoring at SPURWERK Bremen

In Bremen, Peper & Söhne is building the DGNB Gold pre-certified commercial quarter SPURWERK. The project developer from Bremen not only places ecologically sustainable demands on the quarter, but also wants to meet the needs of the new tenants for digital, innovative and user-friendly solutions in the best possible way.

Easing procurement costs – impetus for the expansion of renewable energies?

With packages of measures - such as the Solar Package I - the German government is aiming for a climate-neutral electricity supply.

“Chip industry, data centers and AI – pacesetters of the real estate industry?”

Panel discussion, Tuesday, 8.10.2024, 2.45 - 3.30 p.m.

Tax sells!? – Efficiently manage tax risks in investments and reduce liability

Good planning is already "half the battle" when it comes to tax risks: Taxes are tricky because, in addition to financial risks due to unplanned liquidity outflows, they very quickly entail reputational risks and criminal risks.

Security of Supply & Energy Independence – Status Quo “Renewable Gas Act” in Austria

In Austria, the EGG - Renewable Gas Act - was seen as a beacon of hope for the expansion of green gas generation from ...

US Election: Potential Regulatory Risks and Opportunities for Energy Infrastructure

The presidential election has repercussions for every sector of the world's largest economy and could create significant change depending on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris are elected to the White House. Potential impact to the energy infrastructure sector has come into focus during the presidential campaign after historic levels of investment under the Biden administration.

The policy framework and practical challenges in US renewables

The Inflation Reduction Act, permitting delays, uncertain tax credits, a macro-interconnected grid, battery storage, transmission limitations and increased grid load-the big story in the US is the growth of Renewables, however, what are the practical implications for efficient power distribution? Join the conversation with John DiMarco, Igneo Infrastructure Partners and Greg Whetstone as they work through the good news in US Renewables but also explore the challenges presented by this growth and the aspirations for an integrated US power system.