Renewables.digital currently lists 111 Battery Storage (BESS) transactions between November 2024 and October 2026, with a combined capacity of 50,431 MW. The deals took place in 27 countries, led by Germany (19), United States (18), Finland (13) and United Kingdom (13). The most active companies are Alight (3), Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (3), Enlight Renewable Energy (3) and Fu-Gen (3). The most recent deal is “LGI Acquires 42 MW Brigalow and Chinchilla Solar Parks in Queensland, Australia for A$22 Million” (6 October 2026).
| # | Company | Deals as buyer | Capacity | Technologies | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alight | 3 | 2,304 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | Denmark, Finland, Sweden |
| 2 | Enlight Renewable Energy | 3 | 350 MW | Battery Storage (BESS) | Finland |
| 3 | I Squared Capital | 2 | 7,000 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | Australia, New Zealand, United States |
| 4 | Qualitas Energy | 2 | 5,964 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | Italy, Spain, United Kingdom |
| 5 | Allianz Global Investors | 2 | 3,389 MW | Battery Storage (BESS) | Germany |
| 6 | Palisade Investment Partners | 2 | 1,240 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Onshore Wind | Australia |
| 7 | ContourGlobal | 2 | 1,037 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | Greece, United Kingdom |
| 8 | Energy Vault Holdings | 2 | 1,025 MW | Battery Storage (BESS) | Japan, United States |
| 9 | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners | 2 | 986 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Onshore Wind, Solar PV | Australia, Germany, Ireland |
| 10 | Nofar Energy | 2 | 850 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | Israel, United States |
| # | Company | Deals as seller | Capacity | Technologies | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fu-Gen | 3 | 240 MW | Battery Storage (BESS) | Finland |
| 2 | Swift Current Energy | 2 | 2,600 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | United States |
| 3 | Helios Nordic Energy | 2 | 250 MW | Battery Storage (BESS) | Finland |
| 4 | Usva Energia Oy | 2 | 200 MW | Battery Storage (BESS) | Finland |
| 5 | Eolus | 2 | 127 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | United States |
| 6 | Greenvolt Power | 2 | 62 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Onshore Wind, Solar PV | Hungary, Poland |
| 7 | Cero Generation | 1 | 5,800 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | Italy, Spain, United Kingdom |
| 8 | Macquarie Group | 1 | 5,800 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | Italy, Spain, United Kingdom |
| 9 | Vena Group | 1 | 5,400 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Onshore Wind, Solar PV | India |
| 10 | Mitsubishi Power Americas | 1 | 5,000 MW | Battery Storage (BESS), Solar PV | United States |
Renewables.digital currently lists 111 Battery Storage (BESS) transactions between November 2024 and October 2026, with a combined capacity of 50,431 MW.
Alight (3), Enlight Renewable Energy (3) and Allianz Global Investors (2) (number of deals).
Fu-Gen (3), Eolus (2) and Greenvolt Power (2) (number of deals).
Qualitas Energy Acquires Cero Generation's 5.8 GW European Solar PV and BESS Platform from Macquarie Group with 5,800 MW (7 September 2026).
LGI Limited has acquired two fully operational NEM-connected solar farms in Queensland — Brigalow (27.3 MW) and Chinchilla (14.7 MW) — from IIG Solar Asset Trust for A$22 million. Both sites offer BESS co-location optionality and will be integrated with LGI's DACS system. The acquisition upgrades LGI's strategic pipeline target to over 120 MW.
Usva Energia has completed the sale of a 100 MW ready-to-build battery energy storage system in Kotka, Kymenlaakso, Finland to Enlight Renewable Energy. The fully permitted project has grid connection secured at Kotka substation and will connect to Fingrid's transmission grid.
Actis has acquired a 244 MW / 1,141 MWh BESS portfolio in Poland from DRI, comprising a 112 MW / 518 MWh project in Kozienice and a 132 MW / 623 MWh project in Trzebinia. Both assets hold 17-year inflation-indexed capacity market contracts and will be among Poland's first utility-scale BESS projects to reach commercial operation. The deal builds on Actis' July 2026 acquisition of Klara Renewables.
BayWa r.e. has sold the 22 MWp Gresselgrund solar project with a co-located 60 MWh BESS in Maroldsweisach, Landkreis Haßberge, Bavaria to iAccess Energy. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with commissioning targeted for 2027. This is the second project sale between BayWa r.e. and iAccess Energy.
Alight has acquired a portfolio of 40 large-scale solar development projects totalling approximately 2 GW from Soltech Energy Solutions in southern Sweden (SE3 and SE4). Most sites include battery storage options. The acquisition brings Alight's Nordic solar and storage pipeline to over 5 GW. Transaction approved by Sweden's ISP.
Fu-Gen has closed on the sale of the 100 MW Kärppiö ready-to-build BESS project in Teuva municipality, South Ostrobothnia, Finland to Nala Renewables. The transaction is the third under a framework agreement between the two parties, bringing Nala's Finnish BESS pipeline to 275 MW / 550 MWh. Construction is expected to begin later in 2026.
Nordi has completed the sale of a 125 MW / 500 MWh ready-to-build battery energy storage project in Kristinestad, Ostrobothnia, Finland to Enlight Renewable Energy. The project is located adjacent to Fingrid's Kristinestad substation with all key permits and grid connection agreement in place. Commercial operation is expected in Q1 2028.
RP Global has acquired the fully permitted 22 MWp A6 Leiningerland solar PV project from GAIA, located along the A6 motorway in the Leiningerland area of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The three-site, 17.9-hectare project qualifies for EEG remuneration and is planned to begin construction in early 2027. RP Global also plans to add battery storage to the project.
Palisade Investment Partners has acquired, through Intera Renewables, two development-stage renewable energy projects in Australia: Monogorilby (up to 600 MW wind + 400 MWac / 1,600 MWh BESS in Queensland) from LP Renewable Projects, and Winton WRESST (400 MWac / 1,600 MWh grid-forming BESS in Victoria) from Celero Infrastructure. Both projects were acquired partway through development.
METLEN has signed an agreement with Copec Flux S.p.A. for the sale of the Tamarico II hybrid project in Chile's Atacama Region, comprising a 165 MW solar PV plant and a 725 MWh BESS (extendable to 925 MWh). The transaction is part of METLEN's Asset Rotation model and further strengthens the companies' three-year partnership in Chilean renewable energy.
Hansa Battery has sold its 99 MW ready-to-build standalone BESS project near Hilgermissen, Lower Saxony, Germany to a major undisclosed IPP via a competitive process advised by JLL Energy & Infrastructure Advisory. The 100% SPV share sale is expected to reach commercial operation in H2 2028, qualifying for Germany's 20-year grid-fee exemption.
Qair Deutschland has acquired the 19.63 MWp Solarpark Aurachtal in Erlangen-Höchstadt, Bavaria from Friedrich Brehm GmbH & Co. KG. The ready-to-build project is expected to generate approximately 22,000 MWh annually, with construction planned for Q4 2027 and grid connection in Q1 2028. A co-located BESS of up to 20 MWh is also being planned.
Qualitas Energy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cero Generation's core European platform from Macquarie Group through Qualitas Energy Fund VI. The 5.8 GW portfolio spans the UK, Italy and Spain, comprising over 2 GW in operation, under construction or at ready-to-build stage and 3.8 GW in development. Cero Generation will continue to operate as an independent Qualitas Energy portfolio company.
Sturdee Energy has acquired the 200 MW Masaiti Wind Project in Mpongwe District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia from Upepo Energy, marking its first entry into the Zambian market. The late-stage development project will connect to ZESCO's 330 kV grid and is planned to be supplemented with solar PV and BESS to deliver 24-hour renewable energy. Sturdee will take full ownership at the start of construction.
Eolus has signed an agreement to sell a mid-stage solar PV and battery energy storage project in the United States to an undisclosed American renewable energy developer and operator. Total expected revenues are up to USD 6.5 million, with USD 2.0 million received at signing and up to USD 4.5 million payable on project milestones.
Eelpower Energy has completed its fifth asset acquisition: the 50 MW / 200 MWh Silkstead battery energy storage project near Winchester from Balanced Grid Works. Construction is scheduled for 2027 with commercial operations expected in 2028, as Eelpower advances its plan to invest £500 million into grid-scale BESS in Great Britain.
CVC DIF has completed the acquisition of the Gabriela project, a 272 MW solar PV and 1,100 MWh BESS hybrid energy project in Northern Chile from Grenergy. The transaction, first announced in September 2025, closed upon the project reaching its Commercial Operation Date. The project is backed by a 15-year, USD-denominated, inflation-indexed hybrid PPA.
BW ESS has acquired two standalone utility-scale BESS projects in the Valencia region, Spain from developer Navacant, totalling 126 MW / up to 675 MWh. The projects (99 MW and 27 MW) are expected to reach Ready-to-Build status in 2027 with commercial operations targeted for 2028. BW ESS intends to own and operate the assets long-term.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CI V) has acquired the Gawara Baya hybrid project in North Queensland, Australia from Windlab, comprising a 408 MW onshore wind farm and 104 MW of grid-forming BESS. Financial close secured with an AUD 1.7 billion facility from 10 banks. Construction is now underway with full operation expected in 2030.
Westbridge Renewable Energy has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Red Willow solar-plus-storage project (up to 225 MWac solar + 100 MW BESS) in Stettler County, Alberta, Canada for total consideration of up to CAD $26.725 million. The project holds AUC approval and an AESO interconnection position. Transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
Alpiq has acquired the Bollingstedt battery storage project from ECO STOR's project company ECO POWER ONE GmbH. Operational since June 2025 and operating under one of Germany's first Flexible Connection Agreements, the project is one of Germany's most advanced large-scale BESS facilities. ECO STOR retains technical and operational management post-transaction.
Gore Street Capital's GS EU Fund has completed the acquisition of two ready-to-build BESS projects in the Republic of Ireland from Gore Street Energy Storage Fund: Kilmannock (120 MW / 240 MWh) and Mucklagh (75 MW / 150 MWh), totalling 195 MW / 390 MWh. Both projects have secured grid connections and planning permissions, with CODs expected in Q1–Q2 2028. The acquisitions mark the first deployment of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund's commitment into the Irish grid.
Capital Dynamics has acquired a 170 MW / 4-hour long duration energy storage (LDES) BESS project in Knockanure, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland from a group of private shareholders. With planning consent secured in October 2025 and grid connection at the Knockanure 110 kV substation, the project marks Capital Dynamics' first investment in the Republic of Ireland.
Korkia Semecon Finland Renewables has completed the sale of the 125 MW Kukonkylä ready-to-build battery energy storage project in Sievi, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland to Enlight Renewable Energy. One of Finland's largest publicly announced BESS projects, Kukonkylä is expected to connect to the Finnish transmission grid by H1 2028.
Nofar Israel has signed an agreement to acquire a 92.5% stake in Highlight Renewable Energies for approximately 200 million NIS. The acquisition adds an estimated 850 MW of solar PV and 4.4 GWh of energy storage capacity across projects at various development stages, accelerating Nofar's position as a leading large-scale renewable energy platform in Israel.
Data as of 13 October 2026. The overview covers the transactions currently listed in the Renewables.digital database; each deal links to its original public source.