Global Infrastructure SherpaIberdrola acquires 242 MW Ararat Wind Farm in Australia
242 MW
Capacity
Ararat Wind Farm
Project
Iberdrola acquired the 242 MW Ararat Wind Farm for approximately A$700 million, expanding its Australian renewable energy portfolio. This acquisition from Partners Group and OPTrust advances.
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Counterparts (3)
Seller
OPTrust
OPTrust invests in a variety of asset classes, including infrastructure, with a focus on long-term, sustainable investments. They seek to generate stable returns to fund pension obligations.
Partners Group
Partners Group is a global private markets investment manager, investing in private equity, private real estate, private debt and private infrastructure. The firm seeks to generate long-term returns by identifying and investing in companies and assets with growth potential.
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Iberdrola, a global energy leader focused on renewable development, just bolstered its Australian portfolio with the 242 MW Ararat Wind Farm in Victoria. This acquisition sees them take over the onshore wind asset from private markets investment manager Partners Group and pension fund OPTrust. For Iberdrola, the deal directly aligns with their strategy of investing in clean energy technologies and expanding operational capacity. Partners Group and OPTrust, both focused on long-term, sustainable infrastructure investments, are exiting a significant asset, likely realizing returns for their stakeholders.
- Iberdrola, a global energy leader, adds 242 MW of onshore wind capacity.
- Partners Group and OPTrust, both long-term infrastructure investors, exit the asset.
- The deal is located in Victoria, Australia.
- Acquisition value for the 242 MW project remains undisclosed.
Source Intelligence
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Capacity
242 MW Ararat Wind Farm
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Location
Ararat Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia
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Announcement
6 March 2026
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Iberdrola
buyer
"Iberdrola has completed the acquisition"
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Partners Group
seller
"from Partners Group and OPTrust"
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OPTrust
seller
"from Partners Group and OPTrust"
low quality
Enriched Mar 9, 2026
Timeline
Announced
Mar 6, 2026
Signed
Closed
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