With the Partners Group as our new shareholder, green flexibility has established the financial foundation to invest over one billion euros in battery storage projects! But what does this concretely mean for the future of green flexibility and the energy transition?
How do you assess the scale of the financing and its impact on the large-scale battery storage market?
I have been active in the energy industry for many years – as an entrepreneur, founder, and investor. However, financing on this scale is exceptional even in our industry. This investment is a clear vote of confidence in our team, our expertise, and our business model. Together with the Partners Group, we are creating a market player that not only plans and implements projects but, most importantly, also operates them in the long term. Our goal is to actively drive the energy transition as a leading player – in Germany and beyond. We are always open to collaborations with grid operators, electricity suppliers, or other project developers. One thing is clear: success can only be achieved together!
What core competencies and strengths distinguish green flexibility in the market?
The qualities that set green flexibility apart in the market can be summarized in three points:
Entrepreneurship & Pioneering Spirit:
Our team consists of experienced industry leaders and pioneers who have been actively shaping the energy transition for years – for example, by developing Europe’s first virtual power plant. With this experience, we stand out clearly and have already proven that we are capable of setting industry standards.
Expertise & Technological Understanding:
We possess deep know-how in battery storage technology and understand both the technical and economic requirements like no one else. A true pioneer in this industry is our co-founder and CTO, Hermann Schweizer, who has been involved in battery cell development from the very beginning and has built excellent contacts both within the industry and with suppliers.
Innovation & Partnership:
We not only want to take a leading role in the energy transition but also actively drive innovations. That is why we work closely with grid operators, electricity suppliers, and other stakeholders in the energy sector, gaining an in-depth understanding of the specific requirements of regional grids. National regulations and signals in the energy market do not automatically align with the needs of regional power grids. This is where we come in: we view genuine regional grid support as our mission and innovative approach.
How does the partnership with the Partners Group influence the future of green flexibility?
The partnership with the Partners Group, one of the world’s largest players in the private markets, provides us with the financial strength essential for the successful implementation and operation of our projects. Even during the project preparation phase, significant preliminary investments – often in the millions – are required, and few market participants have such capabilities.
This financial strength enables us to execute projects at the highest level and operate them in the long term. This position is also reflected in the growing number of collaboration requests – a development I wholeheartedly welcome. Because one thing is clear: the energy transition can only succeed when we work together.
Our next steps are now focused on the targeted expansion of our project pipeline and the consistent scaling of our company to effectively meet the increasing demand for grid stability and flexibility.
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