Current press releases of BayWa r.e.
CEO Matthias Taft to leave BayWa r.e. at the end of August
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.
BayWa r.e. secures €435 million in transformation financing
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.
BayWa r.e. secures long-term restructuring financing until end of 2027
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.
BayWa r.e. transforms former military land into solar energy hub
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.
New solar park provides VELUX Group with renewable power
New solar park provides VELUX Group with renewable power
New solar park in Spain combining agriculture and biodiversity provides VELUX Group with renewable power.
Elicio and BayWa r.e. win Floating Offshore Wind Tender
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.
BayWa r.e. Continues Success in Japan with Key Milestones
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.
BayWa r.e. installs PV projects for Merck and Tetra Pak
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.
BayWa AG expects earnings to improve in the financial year 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.
BayWa r.e. sells Spanish 109 MWp solar park to Encavis AG
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.
Businesses ready for the green transition
Businesses ready for the green transition
Businesses ready for the green transition – but availability of renewable energy and bureaucracy stand in their way.
BayWa r.e. accelerates offshore activities in Italy
BayWa r.e. accelerates offshore activities in Italy
BayWa r.e. accelerates offshore activities in Italy with a pipeline of over 9 GW.
BayWa r.e. and 3E sign partnership for global PV portfolio
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
BayWa r.e. secures wind farm financing at former coal mine
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.
As global temperatures climb, climate conversations fall
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%
BayWa confirms full-year guidance for 2023
BayWa confirms full-year guidance for 2023
BayWa Group reaffirms its EBIT target of between €320 million and €370 million.
BayWa r.e. secures approval for 171 MWh-storage project
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.
BayWa r.e. Solar Trade marks Brazilian Market Entry
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.
BayWa Group remains on course in first half of year
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.
Daniel Gäfke to join Group Management Board of BayWa r.e.
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.
BayWa r.e. publishes Sustainability Report 2022
BayWa r.e. publishes Sustainability Report 2022
The integration of a comprehensive sustainability strategy in business processes has been underway for several years.
BayWa r.e. powers record-breaking Agri-PV development
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.
BayWa AG reports strong first quarter
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.
War in Ukraine will delay net zero goals
War in Ukraine will delay net zero goals
War in Ukraine will delay net zero goals while simultaneously propelling the renewable transition forward.
Record result 2022: BayWa AG underscores profitable growth
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.
BayWa Group to sell business entity Solar Trade
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.
Largest Floating-PV plant in Central Europe realised
Largest Floating-PV plant in Central Europe realised
BayWa r.e. drives energy transition with largest Floating-PV plant in Central Europe.
BayWa r.e. accelerates Agri-PV research with 4 new projects
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.
VELUX commissions BayWa r.e. to build two solar parks
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.
BayWa AG continues strong growth momentum in third quarter
BayWa AG continues strong growth momentum in third quarter
BayWa AG continues strong growth momentum in third quarter – full-year forecast raised again.
BayWa r.e. enters Finnish wind market
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.
First subsidy-free commercial Floating Wind Project
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.
BayWa sees enormous growth momentum in first half of 2022
BayWa sees enormous growth momentum in first half of 2022
Full-year guidance raised to between €400 million and €450 million.
BayWa r.e. to tender 10TWh of green electricity in Europe
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.
First floating solar farm in Thailand with UBE
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.
BayWa delivers excellent results again in 2021
BayWa delivers excellent results again in 2021
BayWa delivers excellent results again in 2021 – growth momentum continues.
BayWa closes 2021 with a significant jump in earnings
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.
BayWa r.e. predicts exceptional growth in 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.
Floating Energy Allyance successful in ScotWind tender
Floating Energy Allyance successful in ScotWind tender
Floating Energy Allyance Secures Rights to Develop Major Floating Wind Project in Scottish Waters.
Largest solar VPPA for packaging industry in Europe
Largest solar VPPA for packaging industry in Europe
BayWa r.e. signs largest European solar corporate VPPA for the packaging industry with Huhtamaki.
BayWa r.e. and Mayor of Ulsan, South Korea, sign MOU
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.
Third-quarter figures reaffirm higher earnings forecast
Third-quarter figures reaffirm higher earnings forecast
BayWa remains on track for success: third-quarter figures reaffirm higher earnings forecast for 2021.
BayWa r.e. recognised as “Outstanding Developer”
BayWa r.e. recognised as “Outstanding Developer”
BayWa r.e. has been named “Outstanding Developer” at the inspiratia Energy & Sustainability Awards 2021.
COP26 most talked about climate change conference ever
COP26 most talked about climate change conference ever
COP26 already most talked about climate change conference ever - and it hasn't even started yet.
BayWa r.e. releases 2021 Energy Report
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.
Sweden's Energy Minister inaugurates flagship wind project
Sweden's Energy Minister inaugurates flagship wind project
Today, BayWa r.e. officially inaugurated its 94.6 MW Lyngsåsa wind farm in Southern Sweden.
BayWa r.e. launches new services in Vietnam
BayWa r.e. launches new services in Vietnam
BayWa r.e. has added new services to its ‘on-the-ground’ operation in Vietnam.
Elicio & BayWa r.e. pre-selected in Floating Wind Tender
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.
First Agri-PV research facility for apples in Germany
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.
BayWa r.e. commissions its largest wind farm in Europe
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.
Record figures in the first half of the year
Record figures in the first half of the year
BayWa AG generates solid growth across Energy, Agriculture and Building Material Segments.
BayWa r.e. acquires wind developer NWind
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.
BayWa r.e. acquires wind and solar developer Enerpole
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.
First insights into Floating-PV’s environmental impact
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.
Largest off-grid solar-battery system for mining industry
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.
Capital increase transaction and registration completed
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.
Completion of first Agri-PV project for redcurrants
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.
BayWa defies the Corona crisis and grows significantly
BayWa defies the Corona crisis and grows significantly
New record set in total operating earnings.
Capital increase at BayWa r.e. by investor EIP approved
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.
BayWa r.e. launches its new “Decade That Matters” report
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.
BayWa r.e. delivers Japanese Solar Farm to D&D Solar GK
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.
BayWa r.e. signs first solar corporate PPA in Poland
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.
BayWa r.e. secures sale of two solar farms in Malaysia
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.
BayWa r.e. extends leadership in the Floating-PV market
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.
BayWa r.e. completes construction of 250 MW wind farm
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.
BayWa r.e. sells solar park in Japan
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.
BayWa AG carries out capital increase at BayWa r.e.
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.
BayWa r.e. sells UK’s first subsidy-free wind farm
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.
BayWa on track for a new record operating result
BayWa on track for a new record operating result
Strong development in the third quarter despite the coronavirus crisis.
BayWa r.e. sells subsidy-free solar farm in Spain
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.
BayWa r.e. secures land for largescale PV farm in Sweden
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.
BayWa r.e. plans construction at former military site
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.
BayWa r.e. constructs hybrid solar-wind energy system
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.
BayWa sees earnings increase in all operating segments
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.
BayWa r.e. grows AgriPV across the Netherlands
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.
BayWa r.e. partners for Offshore Wind tender
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.
BayWa r.e. builds Poland’s biggest subsidy-free solar park
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.
BayWa r.e. sells wind farm to Swiss investment group
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.
BayWa r.e. sells largest Floating-PV Park outside China
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.
BayWa r.e. commissions its first Japanese solar farm
BayWa r.e. commissions its first Japanese solar farm
BayWa r.e. has announced the successful completion of its first solar park in Japan.
Don Rodrigo 2 goes live delivering ‘subsidy free’ energy
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.
BayWa ends the financial year 2019 on a successful note
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.
Construction of floating solar farm in under 8 weeks
Construction of floating solar farm in under 8 weeks
BayWa r.e. together with GroenLeven is currently constructing its largest ever floating solar farm.
Budweiser will be brewed 100% renewable
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.