Ares has made its first infrastructure equity investment in Europe, acquiring a significant minority stake in Statera Energy's 1.9GW portfolio of UK energy storage and flexible generation assets. The transaction provides Statera with capital for growth while allowing the developer to retain majority ownership and operational control. Statera maintains a substantial portfolio of 2.2GW of assets already delivered or under construction, alongside a development pipeline exceeding 16GW across flexible generation, battery storage, and pumped storage hydro.
The firm targets delivering 7GW of flexible capacity by 2030. This partnership marks Ares' entry into the European infrastructure equity space, positioning the firm as a long-term partner in the region's evolving energy landscape.
Source: PE Insights · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing