The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on Eurogrid, Bruc Alter, FlyRen, Ignis, and others.
Eurogrid Raises €500 Million Through Green Bond to Finance German Electricity Grid Expansion
German electricity transmission infrastructure company Eurogrid, the parent of 50Hertz, has issued a €500 million green bond to finance electricity grid expansion and reinforcement. Announced October 20 and reported October 21, the transaction attracted approximately €3.3 billion in investor orders, representing 6.6 times the issue amount. The eight-year bond carries an interest rate of 4.48 percent. Proceeds will support transmission infrastructure required to integrate additional renewable generation and improve electricity system reliability. The financing follows a separate €500 million green bond issued in August 2026, which carried a 4.292 percent coupon and 12-year maturity. Eurogrid also secured an €850 million green loan in December 2025.
Bruc Alter Secures €222 Million Financing for 208 MW Solar and 651 MWh Battery Storage Portfolio in Spain
Spanish renewable-energy company Bruc Alter Energías Renovables has secured €222 million in debt financing for a portfolio combining 208 MW of photovoltaic capacity and 651 MWh of planned battery storage. Announced October 20 and reported October 21, the financing was provided by BNP Paribas Asset Management, Banco Santander, Banco Sabadell and Banco Cooperativo. The projects are located in Andalusia and Extremadura. Bruc Alter is owned 55 percent by Bruc Energy and 45 percent by Alter Enersun. The financing will support operation of existing photovoltaic assets and their hybridisation with battery energy storage systems. The batteries will improve electricity dispatch flexibility and enable renewable electricity to be delivered during periods of higher demand. Individual commissioning dates were not disclosed.
FlyRen Acquires 656 MW Renewable Energy Portfolio in Italy from Ignis
Italian renewable-energy platform FlyRen Energy Group has completed the acquisition of 656 MW of renewable-energy projects from Spanish developer Ignis. Announced October 21, the transaction covers 28 projects at different development stages across several Italian regions. The portfolio includes photovoltaic installations, wind farms and hybrid solar projects incorporating battery storage. FlyRen is backed by Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners II. The assets are held through 23 Italian project companies. Ignis said the disposal supports its asset-rotation strategy while allowing further investment in renewable generation, storage and data-centre infrastructure in Italy. ValeCap advised the seller financially, while Green Horse Legal Advisory and DWF provided legal advice. Transaction consideration was not disclosed.
