The pace of Europe’s renewable transition continues to accelerate, and institutional investors are playing a defining role in shaping its future. As clean energy assets mature into stable long-term investments, pension funds are increasingly looking south toward high-potential markets like Greece. A newly announced wind power transaction highlights how capital, strategy, and sustainability are aligning at the right moment.

Sampension has confirmed the acquisition of a stake in the Tsoukes Sarres wind project in Greece from European Energy. While the deal value remains undisclosed, the transaction reflects a broader trend of institutional investors securing operational or near-operational renewable assets that offer long-term, inflation-resistant returns.

The Tsoukes Sarres onshore wind project marks a significant development for both Greece and European Energy. Located in the Municipality of Chalkida in Evia, the 26.4 MW asset is European Energy’s first wind farm in the country. It consists of six Vestas V150 turbines, each with a capacity of 4.4 MW, showcasing modern turbine technology designed to maximize efficiency and output.

Construction began in September 2024, and the project is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026. Once operational, it will feed renewable electricity directly into the Greek power grid, supporting national decarbonization targets and reducing reliance on fossil fuel generation in the region.

For European Energy, the divestment aligns squarely with its capital recycling strategy. By bringing in long-term investors like Sampension, the developer can free up capital to reinvest in new wind, solar, and hybrid renewable projects across Europe. This approach allows European Energy to maintain a robust development pipeline while partnering with institutions that value stable, long-duration infrastructure assets.

The transaction also underscores growing investor confidence in Southern European energy markets, where strong wind resources and supportive regulatory frameworks are attracting international capital.

Enerdatics understands that electricity from Tsoukes Sarres will be sold on a merchant basis once the project is operational. This exposure to market pricing reflects confidence in Greece’s evolving power market and rising demand for clean energy. For Sampension, the investment offers both diversification and participation in Europe’s ongoing energy transition.

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