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 ReleaseFerguson Wind Farm
23 April 2025

Bullawah Wind Farm Secures Access Rights in SW Renewable Energy Zone

BayWa r.e. is pleased to announce that its Bullawah Wind Farm project has been granted access rights in the South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) by EnergyCo, as part of the New South Wales (NSW) Government’s Renewable Energy Zone access scheme.

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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. 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.

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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 ReleaseRaymond Gilfedder Appointed as MD of BayWa r.e. Australia
20 February 2024

Raymond Gilfedder Appointed as MD of BayWa r.e. Australia

BayWa r.e. is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond Gilfedder as its new Managing Director for its Australian Projects business.

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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 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 Releasefacility with rooftop PV
12 September 2023

BayWa r.e. and SUSI Partners Enter Partnership

BayWa r.e. and SUSI Partners Enter Partnership to Advance Corporate Energy Transition in Southeast Asia.

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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 ReleaseBayWa r.e. sells Karadoc Solar Farm and enters into Strategic Development Agreement with Atmos Renewables
15 August 2023

BayWa r.e. sells Karadoc Solar Farm

Global renewable energy developer, service provider, and solar distributor BayWa r.e. announces the sale of the Karadoc solar farm and the strategic development partnership with Atmos Renewables (Atmos) for a series of wind projects, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to renewable energy development in Australia.

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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 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 ReleaseBayWa r.e. Apprentice of the Year 2023
31 March 2023

BayWa r.e. Apprentice of the Year 2023

One of the best parts of our job at BayWa r.e. is growing relationships in the communities surrounding our projects.

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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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22 March 2023

BayWa r.e. Sets Sights on Developing Larger Wind Portfolio

BayWa r.e. Sets Sights on In-market Expansion and Developing Larger Portfolio Wind Projects in APAC in 2023.

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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
13 December 2022

BayWa r.e. sells Ferguson and Diapur wind farms

BayWa r.e. Australian Wind Farm Sales Provide Capital To Grow Development Portfolio.

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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 ReleaseCelebratory Inauguration of the Clos Neuf Wind plant
20 September 2022

BayWa r.e. inaugurates flagship wind farm in France

BayWa r.e. inaugurates flagship wind farm in France: citizens invest €1 million and are part of extended strategic committee. 

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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 ReleaseFlowers in front of Solar plant
07 April 2022

BayWa r.e. accelerates activities in the UK storage market

BayWa r.e. has acquired the project rights to develop an innovative co-located storage project near Kingston-upon-Hull in Yorkshire, England. 

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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 ReleaseCongratulations Lenny, Apprentice Of The Year
17 March 2022

Congratulations Lenny, Apprentice Of The Year

BayWa r.e. Projects Australia enjoys community engagement. Meet our winning apprentice.

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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
02 February 2022

BayWa r.e. advances offshore wind strategy

BayWa r.e., alongside partners Elicio and BW Ideol as part of the Floating Energy Allyance, has secured the rights to develop a 960 MW floating wind farm in the northeast coast of Scotland. 

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Press ReleaseFast-growing Aussie pipeline adds more approvals
10 January 2022

Fast-growing Aussie pipeline adds more approvals

BayWa r.e. Australia surges into 2022 adding another planning approval to its fast-growing renewables portfolio.

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Press ReleaseBayWa r.e. reunites with locals on another special project
13 December 2021

BayWa r.e. reunites with locals on another special project

See how BayWa r.e.Projects Australia joins again with community near giant Karadoc Solar Farm.

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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.

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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 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 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 ReleaseAustralian solar farm Yatpool now supplying green energy
29 April 2021

Australian solar farm Yatpool now supplying green energy

BayWa r.e. has announced that its newest 106 MW solar farm in Australia has been successfully connected to the grid.

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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. 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. 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 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. 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.

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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 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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