Energy

Tenant electricity from photovoltaics: Answers to readers’ questions

After the publication of the column "Tenant electricity from photovoltaics: possibilities and models from the point of view of the property owner", the author received a lot of feedback – especially from institutional investors.

Quadoro & EB-SIM invest in two solar parks – Successful start for Article 9 fund Quadoro Renewable Energy Europe

With the solar parks in Treuenbrietzen (Brandenburg) and Bruchweiler (Rhineland-Palatinate), the fund portfolio is being built up in a targeted manner and an important contribution is being made to the energy transition. Both projects were developed by ABO Energy GmbH & Co. KGaA.

Tenant electricity from photovoltaics: possibilities and models from the point of view of the property owner

Higher Performance Drives Data Center Energy Demand

Electricity availability, sustainability and regulation pose challenges

Infranity provides Blue Elephant Energy with a €200m financing to support its renewable energy growth plans

Blue Elephant Energy GmbH and Infranity announce that they have reached a funding agreement that will support the development and construction of 1 GW renewable energy capacity across Europe.

KGAL Webinar: Green Hydrogen – An Investment with a Future?

Green hydrogen is considered a key technology for the energy transition – but what are the most attractive opportunities for investors at the moment? And what factors are decisive for turning green hydrogen into a promising investment?

Investments in green hydrogen: Technological innovation speed

How predictable is the speed of technological innovation and what significance does this have in particular for the exit of a plant?

From Real Estate to Real Assets: The Role of Renewable Energies in the Energy Transition

Without the consistent expansion of renewable energies, it is impossible to achieve the climate goals for a sustainable future. In this context, traditional real estate offers not only economic, but also environmental and social added value.

Investments in green hydrogen: performance & earnings

How plannable is the profitability of the plants, some of which are initially supported by public subsidies, in terms of performance and current income?

Impact vs. EU Green Deal: On the lack of consideration of “investor impact” in the EU Green Deal

The white paper addresses the issue of the lack of alignment of impact frameworks in large parts of the EU Green Deal.

Webinar: InfraGrowth: What’s driving Europe’s infrastructure transition?

Senior portfolio managers from L&G and NTR recently sat down for an IPE-led webinar to discuss the key drivers behind Europe’s transformative infrastructure journey.

BESS in Germany 2025 and Beyond: Use Cases, Business Models and Financing Considerations

How data center designers are mastering AI-driven additional energy requirements

The demand for more and more available capacity is growing rapidly – and with it the demand for energy. How data center developers are mastering this challenge and which innovative solutions are shaping the future.

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.