Current press releases of BayWa r.e.

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Press ReleaseInauguration Fontenet 3
14 October 2025

Inauguration du parc solaire de Fontenet 3 avec Octopus Energy

Le troisième parc solaire situé sur le camp de Fontenet, développé et construit par BayWa r.e. et acheté en mars 2025 par le fonds Sky d’Octopus Energy Generation est inauguré aujourd’hui. À partir de janvier 2026, le parc solaire de Fontenet 3, situé en Charente-Maritime, fournira de l'électricité verte à SNCF Énergie – fournisseur de l’électricité de traction des trains de SNCF Voyageurs, grâce à un Corporate PPA.

Solar
Press ReleaseSolar farm Fontenet 3, BayWa r.e.
06 October 2025

SNCF Energie, Octopus Energy and BayWa r.e. decarbonize French rail

SNCF Energie, Octopus Energy’s generation arm and BayWa r.e. announce the signing of two major Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) with the French national railway company SNCF Voyageurs, in a move to accelerate the shift to cleaner, fossil-free public transport.

Solar tradeSolar
Press ReleaseExample of an operational BayWa r.e. BESS project
11 August 2025

BayWa r.e. secures approval for its largest BESS project in Europe

BayWa r.e. has received Section 36 planning consent for its flagship 500 MW Redshaw Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Being its largest BESS project to date, this marks a major milestone for the company, as well as for the UK, contributing to the Government’s Clean Power Action Plan in the journey towards a greener and more resilient energy future.

Storage
Press ReleaseMatthias Taft
30 July 2025

CEO Matthias Taft to leave BayWa r.e. at the end of August

CEO Matthias Taft will leave the company at the end of August 2025. His contract will come to an end by mutual agreement and on the best of terms.

General
Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. secures €435 million in transformation financing
17 March 2025

BayWa r.e. secures €435 million in transformation financing

BayWa r.e. has agreed with its shareholders and financiers on comprehensive financing for the transformation process and is securing funds totaling around €435 million.

General
Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. secures long-term restructuring financing until end of 2027
20 December 2024

BayWa r.e. secures long-term restructuring financing until end of 2027

BayWa r.e. AG has reached an agreement with its financiers on the key aspects of a long-term financing solution.

General
Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. transforms former military land into solar energy hub
20 August 2024

BayWa r.e. transforms former military land into solar energy hub

BayWa r.e. transforms 150 hectares of former military land into 136 MWp solar energy hub.

Ground-mounted PV
Press ReleaseHarvester on Agri-PV Field
28 May 2024

New solar park provides VELUX Group with renewable power

New solar park in Spain combining agriculture and biodiversity provides VELUX Group with renewable power.

Agri-PVGround-mounted PV
Press ReleaseOffshore Wind Farm "SeaMade" by Elicio
15 May 2024

Elicio and BayWa r.e. win Floating Offshore Wind Tender

Elicio and BayWa r.e. Winners of World’s First Commercial Floating Offshore Wind Tender.

Offshore wind
Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. Continues Success in Japan with Key Milestones
14 May 2024

BayWa r.e. Continues Success in Japan with Key Milestones

These developments are furthering the company's commitment to sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Onshore wind
Press ReleaseMerck-TetraPak-PV
23 April 2024

BayWa r.e. installs PV projects for Merck and Tetra Pak

They show BayWa r.e.'s commitment to supporting businesses in Spain and beyond with their energy transition.

Rooftop PV
Press ReleaseThe BayWa AG Tower
28 March 2024

BayWa AG expects earnings to improve in the financial year 2024

BayWa AG closes the financial year 2023 with operating earnings of €304.0 million, just below the forecast for the year.

General