Blue Elephant Energy has secured a funding agreement worth €200 million from Infranity to develop and construct 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity across Europe. The agreement includes an option to expand the funding by an additional €200 million, demonstrating Infranity’s ongoing investment commitment to the renewable energy sector, which has reached €2.4 billion across various projects.
Infranity will act as the sole lender for this initiative, providing the necessary financing through a Holdco construction facility. This capital injection will enable Blue Elephant Energy to accelerate its development plans, which include solar parks, onshore wind farms, and storage solutions, all contributing to a greener energy landscape.
Since its establishment in 2016, Blue Elephant Energy has developed, acquired, and operated renewable energy projects, amassing a total capacity of 1,730 megawatt-peak (MWp) in its portfolio, primarily situated in Western and Central Europe. This expansion aligns with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Strategy, targeting an increase in installed renewable energy capacity to 900 GW by 2025 and over 1,200 GW by 2030. This strategy is part of the broader REPowerEU plan aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting clean energy.
Garbiñe Unda, Investment Director at Infranity, stated that the partnership with Blue Elephant Energy underscores their dedication to advancing sustainable energy solutions in Europe. Meanwhile, Dorothee Klinkmann, Head of Corporate and Project Finance at Blue Elephant Energy, highlighted that this partnership with Infranity, a leading global infrastructure debt investor, will improve their capital structure and create growth opportunities.
The collaboration reflects a significant movement towards renewable energy development in Europe, further supporting the region’s climate objectives and economic growth.
