Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) has reached an agreement to increase its stake in BayWa r.e. from 49% to 65%, becoming the majority shareholder, while BayWa AG retains 35%. As part of the deal, EIP will provide an additional €150 million in capital, strengthening BayWa r.e.’s financial foundation. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.
This investment marks a key milestone in BayWa r.e.'s ongoing transformation, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy development and operations. The strengthened capital base, along with continued support from BayWa r.e.'s lenders and EIP's financial network, ensures the company can sustain its long-term growth strategy.
In alignment with its restructuring efforts under the ‘r.e.power’ program, BayWa r.e. has engaged strategy consultancy Ziems und Partner. Hans-Joachim Ziems will join the management board as Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), while Elmar Geissinger, appointed CFO in February, will focus on financial stabilization and operational efficiency. The transformation timeline has been extended to the end of 2028 to ensure a more structured transition.
Since EIP’s initial investment in 2021, BayWa r.e.’s renewable energy portfolio has expanded by more than 50% in installed capacity, with its project pipeline more than doubling. The company remains committed to its core mission of advancing renewable energy solutions globally, with a sharpened focus on profitability and efficiency.
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