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Allianz Takes 50% Stake in TotalEnergies’ 800 MW German Battery Portfolio

The move represents Allianz’s first direct equity investment in battery storage.

Overview

  • Allianz Global Investors is acquiring the stake on behalf of Allianz insurance companies and its Allianz European Infrastructure Fund II.
  • The partnership covers 11 utility-scale storage projects scheduled to be commissioned by 2028 across Germany.
  • About €500 million will be invested in the portfolio, with roughly 70% provided as debt financing.
  • The partners will finance, build and operate the assets to deliver grid flexibility and stability.
  • Allianz cites benefits for energy security and the energy transition, and TotalEnergies says the deal supports its expansion in Europe’s largest power market.