Ardian Acquires Stake in Galileo Green Energy

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Dec 18, 2025

Acquisition Renewable Energy announced Dublin, Italy Dec 18, 2025

165 MW

Capacity

Ardian acquired a significant stake in Galileo Green Energy, an Italian renewable energy company. The investment aims to support Galileo's growth in the renewable energy sector.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

I Squared has deployed over USD 3 billion in portfolio companies with Irish operations since 2016. Quote: "Since our initial investment in Energia in 2016, I Squared has deployed over USD 3 billion in portfolio companies with Irish operations, underscoring our deep confidence in Ireland’s economy and supportive investment environment."

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Capacity

the development of a 165MW data center in Dublin and its corresponding supply of renewable energy

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Location

Energia operates across the entire energy value chain in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

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Announcement

06 October 2025

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Signing

Ardian signs agreement with I Squared Capital to acquire Energia Group

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Expected Close

The transaction is expected to be completed in Q1 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

Ardian buyer

"Ardian, a world-leading private investment firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Energia Group"

I Squared Capital seller

"Ardian, a world-leading private investment firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Energia Group (“Energia”), one of the largest energy utilities on the island of Ireland, from I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading global infrastructure investor."

Energia Group target

"Ardian, a world-leading private investment firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Energia Group"

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