PE Capital and Listed Developers Compete for Strategic Acquisitions in Europe’s Renewable Market: PE firms/PE-backed companies accounted for over 40% of M&A activity, with larger players investing in undervalued platforms for capacity expansion, while smaller firms targeted sub-100 MW de-risked assets (post-NTP), prioritising lower-risk with quicker returns. Meanwhile, listed developers focused on acquiring large development pipelines, particularly in high-power-price markets such as Italy, Romania, and Greece, to maximize profits.
50% of the M&A Activity Targeted Privately Owned Platforms/Portfolios Amid Easing Macroeconomic Headwinds: Recent drop in interest rates and easing supply chain bottlenecks have created a favorable environment for project development. This has brought privately-owned developer platforms/development pipelines into the spotlight, attracting investors from various groups seeking M&A opportunities to expand their portfolios. The move allows private developers to raise valuable capital for organic expansion without relying on debt financing.
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