Current press releases of BayWa r.e.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Press ReleaseFlower in front of solar panels
04. March 2024

BayWa r.e. sells Spanish 109 MWp solar park to Encavis AG

Lirios is another milestone project for renewable energy and one of BayWa r.e.’s largest projects in Spain.

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Press Releaselarge facility with rooftop PV and village in the background
22. February 2024

Businesses ready for the green transition

Businesses ready for the green transition – but availability of renewable energy and bureaucracy stand in their way.

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Press Releaseoffshore wind turbines
20. February 2024

BayWa r.e. accelerates offshore activities in Italy

BayWa r.e. accelerates offshore activities in Italy with a pipeline of over 9 GW.

Offshore wind
Press ReleaseMaintenance workers at solar plant
07. February 2024

BayWa r.e. and 3E sign partnership for global PV portfolio

SynaptiQ by 3E is the new PV monitoring & analytics system for all PV and BESS assets

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Press Releasewindfarm at susnet
06. February 2024

BayWa r.e. secures wind farm financing at former coal mine

Broken Cross is currently being constructed in Scotland with a total planned capacity of 43.2 MW.

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Press Releaseworld map
29. November 2023

As global temperatures climb, climate conversations fall

2023 expected to be the hottest year on record, but online conversations around climate crisis fell by 12%

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Press ReleaseBayWa AG Headquarters in Munich
09. November 2023

BayWa confirms full-year guidance for 2023

BayWa Group reaffirms its EBIT target of between €320 million and €370 million.

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Press ReleaseSolar Trade Center Opening in Medellín
10. October 2023

BayWa r.e. secures approval for 171 MWh-storage project

The stand-alone BESS is one of BayWa r.e.'s biggest storage projects and its first in the UK.

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Press Releaseclose up solar panels
29. August 2023

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade marks Brazilian Market Entry

In the weeks ahead, BayWa r.e. Solar Trade and Ribeiro Solar will finalize the acquisition process.

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Press ReleaseThe BayWa AG Tower
03. August 2023

BayWa Group remains on course in first half of year

BayWa Group remains on course in first half of year – Board of Management confirms 2023 EBIT target.

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Press ReleasePhoto of Daniel Gäfke
31. July 2023

Daniel Gäfke to join Group Management Board of BayWa r.e.

Currently Director of Projects APAC, Daniel will join CEO Matthias Taft, CFO Mihaela Seidl and COO Günter Haug on the Board.

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Press Releaseflowers in front of PV Panels
03. July 2023

BayWa r.e. publishes Sustainability Report 2022

The integration of a comprehensive sustainability strategy in business processes has been underway for several years.

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Press ReleaseAgri-PV fruit farm
12. June 2023

BayWa r.e. powers record-breaking Agri-PV development

Europe’s biggest renewable energy project using PV modules above fruits has started construction in the Netherlands.

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Press Releasestock picture
11. May 2023

BayWa AG reports strong first quarter

Company generates above-average Group EBIT in the first quarter of 2023 – good starting point for earnings targets in the current financial year.

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Press Releasestock picture
18. April 2023

War in Ukraine will delay net zero goals

War in Ukraine will delay net zero goals while simultaneously propelling the renewable transition forward.

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Press Releaseclose up solar panels
30. March 2023

Record result 2022: BayWa AG underscores profitable growth

Positive prospects for further business development after an exceptional year: Company is aiming for operating EBIT of between €470 million and €520 million by the end of 2025.

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Press Releaserooftop solar panels with village and forest in background
01. March 2023

BayWa Group to sell business entity Solar Trade

Following strategic realignment, BayWa r.e. AG will focus on international project business and further expansion as an independent power producer (IPP) going forward.

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Press ReleaseWind farm aerial shot
21. February 2023

Largest Floating-PV plant in Central Europe realised

BayWa r.e. drives energy transition with largest Floating-PV plant in Central Europe.

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Press Releasethe Agri-PV pilot in Oedheim seen from above
12. January 2023

BayWa r.e. accelerates Agri-PV research with 4 new projects

BayWa r.e. accelerates Agri-PV research with four new pilot projects in the Netherlands, Austria and Germany.

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Press ReleaseHarvester on AgriPV farm
15. November 2022

VELUX commissions BayWa r.e. to build two solar parks

VELUX Group commissions BayWa r.e. to build two solar parks to power its European operations with green electricity by 2024.

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Press ReleaseBayWa AG Flags
10. November 2022

BayWa AG continues strong growth momentum in third quarter

BayWa AG continues strong growth momentum in third quarter – full-year forecast raised again.

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Press Releasewind turbine in the sun
02. November 2022

BayWa r.e. enters Finnish wind market

BayWa r.e. enters Finnish wind market and becomes joint venture owner with Exilion for 350 MW wind project. 

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Press Releasefloating offshore Wind turbines
17. October 2022

First subsidy-free commercial Floating Wind Project

BayWa r.e. submits permit application for the world’s first subsidy-free commercial Floating Offshore Wind Project off the Portuguese Coast. 

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Press ReleaseBayWa AG Flags
04. August 2022

BayWa sees enormous growth momentum in first half of 2022

Full-year guidance raised to between €400 million and €450 million. 

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Press ReleaseWorld Map
06. May 2022

BayWa r.e. to tender 10TWh of green electricity in Europe

Largest pure-play developer corporate PPA tender in Europe will be issued in Autumn 2022. 

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Press ReleaseFloating Pv Plant
20. April 2022

First floating solar farm in Thailand with UBE

BayWa r.e. has worked with Ubon Bio Ethanol PCL (UBE) to set up its first floating solar platform in Ubon Ratchathani. 

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Press ReleaseBayWa AG Flags
24. March 2022

BayWa delivers excellent results again in 2021

BayWa delivers excellent results again in 2021 – growth momentum continues. 

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Press ReleaseBayWa AG Flags
28. February 2022

BayWa closes 2021 with a significant jump in earnings

BayWa AG closed 2021 with a significant jump in earnings, confirming the excellent business performance that it had already indicated during the past twelve months. 

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Press ReleaseGorundmounted PV Plant with Wind turbines in background
24. February 2022

BayWa r.e. predicts exceptional growth in 2022

Following a successful 2021 with significant progress made across its business entities, BayWa r.e. predicts record growth and expansion in 2022. 

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Press ReleaseFloating Wind Turbine
17. January 2022

Floating Energy Allyance successful in ScotWind tender

Floating Energy Allyance Secures Rights to Develop Major Floating Wind Project in Scottish Waters. 

Offshore wind
Press ReleaseMeadow with solar park in background
20. December 2021

Largest solar VPPA for packaging industry in Europe

BayWa r.e. signs largest European solar corporate VPPA for the packaging industry with Huhtamaki. 

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Press Releasean offshore wind farm
26. November 2021

BayWa r.e. and Mayor of Ulsan, South Korea, sign MOU

BayWa r.e. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ulsan City, South Korea, for the development of floating offshore wind projects off the coast of Ulsan. 

Offshore wind
Press ReleaseBayWa AG Flags
11. November 2021

Third-quarter figures reaffirm higher earnings forecast

BayWa remains on track for success: third-quarter figures reaffirm higher earnings forecast for 2021. 

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Press Releasesomeone talking at the inspiratia award event
29. October 2021

BayWa r.e. recognised as “Outstanding Developer”

BayWa r.e. has been named “Outstanding Developer” at the inspiratia Energy & Sustainability Awards 2021.

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Press ReleaseWorld Map
26. October 2021

COP26 most talked about climate change conference ever

COP26 already most talked about climate change conference ever - and it hasn't even started yet. 

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. releases 2021 Energy Report
26. October 2021

BayWa r.e. releases 2021 Energy Report

BayWa r.e. has published the “Energy Report 2021.” While the energy transition accelerates, it is far off the pace needed to prevent the most catastrophic effects of climate change. 

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Press Releasepicture of the inauguration event
08. October 2021

Sweden's Energy Minister inaugurates flagship wind project

Today, BayWa r.e. officially inaugurated its 94.6 MW Lyngsåsa wind farm in Southern Sweden.

Onshore wind
Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. launches new services in Vietnam
06. October 2021

BayWa r.e. launches new services in Vietnam

BayWa r.e. has added new services to its ‘on-the-ground’ operation in Vietnam.

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Press Releasean offshore wind plant
15. September 2021

Elicio & BayWa r.e. pre-selected in Floating Wind Tender

Elicio and BayWa r.e. have pre-qualified for participation in the tender of the first commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm situated south of Brittany, France. 

Offshore wind
Press Releaseagri-PV plant
14. September 2021

First Agri-PV research facility for apples in Germany

BayWa r.e. together with other research partners, have built the first Agri-PV research facility for apples and espalier fruit at the Nachtwey organic fruit farm in Germany. 

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Press ReleaseWind turbines sorrounded by a forest landscape
09. September 2021

BayWa r.e. commissions its largest wind farm in Europe

BayWa r.e. has commissioned its 94.6 MW Lyngsåsa wind farm in Southern Sweden, the company’s largest wind farm in Europe. 

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Press ReleaseRecord figures in the first half of the year
05. August 2021

Record figures in the first half of the year

BayWa AG generates solid growth across Energy, Agriculture and Building Material Segments.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. acquires wind developer NWind
07. July 2021

BayWa r.e. acquires wind developer NWind

BayWa r.e. has further strengthened its leading role in the German wind market with the acquisition of wind energy developer NWind.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. acquires wind and solar developer Enerpole
26. May 2021

BayWa r.e. acquires wind and solar developer Enerpole

BayWa r.e. is continuing its strong growth in France by acquiring the wind and solar developer Enerpole, which has long been a preferred partner of the company.

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Press ReleaseFirst insights into Floating-PV’s environmental impact
17. May 2021

First insights into Floating-PV’s environmental impact

BayWa r.e. is pleased to announce that it has received the first results of environmental studies carried out at the largest Floating-PV farm outside of Asia in Zwolle, the Netherlands.

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Press ReleaseLargest off-grid solar-battery system for mining industry
12. April 2021

Largest off-grid solar-battery system for mining industry

Suntrace GmbH andyBayWa r.e., together with B2Gold Corp. (CA), have commissioned the world’s largest off-grid solar-battery hybrid system for the mining industry.

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Press ReleaseCapital increase transaction and registration completed
07. April 2021

Capital increase transaction and registration completed

Following the greenlight from the relevant authorities last month, the capital increase transaction at BayWa r.e. by Swiss investor Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) has been completed.

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Press ReleaseCompletion of first Agri-PV project for redcurrants
30. March 2021

Completion of first Agri-PV project for redcurrants

BayWa r.e. is pleased to announce the completion of its first Agri-PV project for redcurrants in the Netherlands.

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Press ReleaseBayWa defies the Corona crisis and grows significantly
25. March 2021

BayWa defies the Corona crisis and grows significantly

New record set in total operating earnings.

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Press ReleaseCapital increase at BayWa r.e. by investor EIP approved
18. March 2021

Capital increase at BayWa r.e. by investor EIP approved

In future, the shareholding will operate as a joint-stock company/responsibility for the Conventional Energy business unit reassigned.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. launches its new “Decade That Matters” report
01. March 2021

BayWa r.e. launches its new “Decade That Matters” report

Baywa r.e. analyses 10 years of online conversations to understand public perception of the climate crisis.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. delivers Japanese Solar Farm to D&D Solar GK
02. February 2021

BayWa r.e. delivers Japanese Solar Farm to D&D Solar GK

BayWa r.e. has announced the successful sale of its Isohara solar farm in Japan, the second such transaction in two months.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. signs first solar corporate PPA in Poland
28. January 2021

BayWa r.e. signs first solar corporate PPA in Poland

BayWa r.e. and HeidelbergCement have signed a 10-year corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Witnica solar park in Poland.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. secures sale of two solar farms in Malaysia
19. January 2021

BayWa r.e. secures sale of two solar farms in Malaysia

BayWa r.e. has announced the successful sale of two solar farms in Malaysia to a local renewable energy-focused independent power producer, reNIKOLA Sdn Bhd.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. extends leadership in the Floating-PV market
14. January 2021

BayWa r.e. extends leadership in the Floating-PV market

BayWa r.e., together with its Dutch partner GroenLeven, recently completed two floating solar parks in Nij Beets and Kloosterhaar, Netherlands.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. completes construction of 250 MW wind farm
21. December 2020

BayWa r.e. completes construction of 250 MW wind farm

BayWa r.e. has completed construction and achieved financial close of the Amadeus Wind project in Texas.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. sells solar park in Japan
17. December 2020

BayWa r.e. sells solar park in Japan

BayWa r.e. has announced the successful sale of its 11.9 MW solar park in Izumi.

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Press ReleaseBayWa AG carries out capital increase at BayWa r.e.
09. December 2020

BayWa AG carries out capital increase at BayWa r.e.

BayWa AG successfully carries out capital increase at BayWa r.e. renewable energy GmbH – largest transaction in the company’s history.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. sells UK’s first subsidy-free wind farm
08. December 2020

BayWa r.e. sells UK’s first subsidy-free wind farm

The Inverclyde Windfarm also marks BayWa r.e.’s first subsidy-free corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a windfarm in the UK.

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Press ReleaseBayWa on track for a new record operating result
13. November 2020

BayWa on track for a new record operating result

Strong development in the third quarter despite the coronavirus crisis.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. sells subsidy-free solar farm in Spain
03. November 2020

BayWa r.e. sells subsidy-free solar farm in Spain

BayWa r.e. has sold its Tordesillas solar farm in central Spain to Commerz Real, a German investment company.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. secures land for largescale PV farm in Sweden
23. September 2020

BayWa r.e. secures land for largescale PV farm in Sweden

BayWa r.e. has secured 98 ha of land for the development, construction and operation of a largescale PV farm in Southern Sweden.

Ground-mounted PV
Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. plans construction at former military site
17. September 2020

BayWa r.e. plans construction at former military site

BayWa r.e. began the construction of two solar parks in June at the former military base in La Martinerie, France.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. constructs hybrid solar-wind energy system
26. August 2020

BayWa r.e. constructs hybrid solar-wind energy system

BayWa r.e. has completed the construction of a 10 MWp solar park 50km north of Bayreuth.

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Press ReleaseBayWa sees earnings increase in all operating segments
10. August 2020

BayWa sees earnings increase in all operating segments

Thanks to its high share of essential business activities, BayWa AG, Munich, Germany, proved to be resilient to the crisis in the first half of 2020.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. grows AgriPV across the Netherlands
30. July 2020

BayWa r.e. grows AgriPV across the Netherlands

Following the successful completion of a 2.7MWp AgriPV project, BayWa r.e. is now pushing forward multiple projects to further advance the development of AgriPV in Europe.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. partners for Offshore Wind tender
22. July 2020

BayWa r.e. partners for Offshore Wind tender

BayWa r.e. has signed an agreement to join the existing consortium of Belgian renewable energy company Elicio and French floating wind technology developer Ideol.

Offshore wind
Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. builds Poland’s biggest subsidy-free solar park
20. July 2020

BayWa r.e. builds Poland’s biggest subsidy-free solar park

BayWa r.e. has begun construction on the Witnica solar park, which will be by far the largest solar power plant in Poland.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. sells wind farm to Swiss investment group
17. July 2020

BayWa r.e. sells wind farm to Swiss investment group

BayWa r.e. has announced the sale of its 9MW Grand Champ wind farm to Swiss investment company Terravent.

Onshore wind
Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. sells largest Floating-PV Park outside China
06. July 2020

BayWa r.e. sells largest Floating-PV Park outside China

Bomhofsplas, the 27.4 MWp Floating-PV Park in the Netherlands, has been sold by BayWa r.e. to a Dutch energy consortium, comprising Energiefonds Overijssel, Blauwvinger Energie and a private investor, with financing support from ASN Groenprojectenfonds.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. commissions its first Japanese solar farm
12. June 2020

BayWa r.e. commissions its first Japanese solar farm

BayWa r.e. has announced the successful completion of its first solar park in Japan.

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Press ReleaseDon Rodrigo 2 goes live delivering ‘subsidy free’ energy
29. May 2020

Don Rodrigo 2 goes live delivering ‘subsidy free’ energy

Don Rodrigo 2, the 50MWp solar farm near Seville has now been fully commissioned and is producing clean electricity for Spain.

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Press ReleaseBayWa ends the financial year 2019 on a successful note
26. March 2020

BayWa ends the financial year 2019 on a successful note

In the financial year 2019, revenues at BayWa AG, Munich, Germany, increased to €17.1 billion (2018: €16.6 billion), thereby exceeding the mark of €17 billion for the first time.

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Press ReleaseConstruction of floating solar farm in under 8 weeks
10. February 2020

Construction of floating solar farm in under 8 weeks

BayWa r.e. together with GroenLeven is currently constructing its largest ever floating solar farm.

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Press ReleaseBudweiser will be brewed 100% renewable
09. January 2020

Budweiser will be brewed 100% renewable

AB InBev and BayWa r.e. announce biggest ever Pan-European corporate solar power deal to brew Budweiser with 100% renewable electricity.

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