Hansa Battery sells 99 MW ready-to-build BESS project in Germany
Type: Sale · Technology: Storage · Country: Germany · Capacity: 99 MW · Announced: 2026-09-10
Hansa Battery has sold a 99 MW ready-to-build battery energy storage project in Lower Saxony, Germany. The transaction involved the sale of 100% of the shares in the project company following a competitive process. The standalone battery project is located near the municipality of Hilgermissen and expected to enter commercial operations during H2 2028. JLL's Energy & Infrastructure Advisory team acted as exclusive sell-side M&A adviser to Hansa Battery. The project is targeting commissioning before the August 2029 deadline for Germany's 20-year grid-fee exemption for qualifying storage assets.
Analysis
Hansa Battery sold 100% of the shares in its 99 MW ready‑to‑build battery energy storage system project near Hilgermissen in Lower Saxony, Germany, after a competitive process, with JLL’s Energy & Infrastructure Advisory team acting as exclusive sell‑side M&A adviser. JLL is a global commercial real‑estate and property‑investment firm that provides capital‑markets, leasing, and strategy‑and‑design services. The project is slated to enter commercial operation in the second half of 2028 and aims to be commissioned before the August 2029 deadline for Germany’s 20‑year grid‑fee exemption for qualifying storage assets. The transaction value was not disclosed.
Key points
- 99 MW capacity
- 100% share sale
- Location: Hilgermissen, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Commercial operation expected H2 2028
- Commissioning targeted before August 2029 grid‑fee exemption deadline
Counterparties
- Hansa Battery (Seller)
- JLL (Advisor Sell)
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