• Adds 124 MW onshore and 48 MW nearshore wind capacity, plus development pipeline and O&M capabilities
• Complements Aneo’s takeover of Arise AB, doubling Swedish production footprint
• Transaction reflects strategic capital rotation in Nordic renewables amid uneven power pricing and investor repositioning

Aneo has agreed to acquire RWE Renewables Sweden’s wind power portfolio, adding scale, development capabilities, and operational teams as the Nordic utility accelerates its regional growth strategy. The transaction includes 124 MW of onshore wind across 11 wind farms, 48 MW of nearshore capacity, RWE’s development pipeline, and employees with expertise in operations and project execution.

The operational assets generate roughly 500 GWh annually, concentrated in Sweden’s SE4 price area. The acquisition also encompasses the nearshore Kårehamn facility off Öland, considered one of Scandinavia’s best-operated offshore installations after more than a decade in service.

“This is a portfolio we have looked at with great interest, and we are very pleased to have closed this agreement. The acquisition gives us significant scale in the Swedish market and diversifies our production geographically and technologically. Together with the Arise transaction, we are now establishing ourselves as one of the leading Nordic players in renewable energy,” said Aneo CEO Gunnar Hovland.

Swedish Platform Expansion and Synergies

Aneo has been consolidating Swedish capacity following its voluntary public takeover of Arise AB, in which it surpassed a 97 percent acceptance rate. Arise is slated to be delisted from Nasdaq Stockholm during January, after which Aneo will assume board control.

“With Arise and the RWE portfolio in place, we are strengthening our position in the Swedish market and in the Nordic region. The two transactions complement each other well in terms of geography, competence, capabilities, and value chain. We are more than doubling our production in Sweden and gaining access to skilled and experienced teams in both operations and development,” Hovland said.

Aneo said the integration of assets and personnel from both transactions widens its value chain exposure, from development and permitting to construction and operations. It also gives the company more flexibility across merchant pricing environments and Swedish price zones that have seen differentiated revenue outcomes due to grid bottlenecks and growing electrification demand.

“We look forward to getting to know the employees and the business better. With Aneo, Arise, and the RWE portfolio combined, we now have a breadth and competence that opens up many opportunities,” Hovland added.

Capital Rotation and Strategic Focus

For RWE, the sale reflects portfolio rotation into markets it views as more conducive to large-scale renewable buildout and integrated storage. “We are delighted that our Swedish wind business and its project teams will be joining Aneo. As a key player in the Nordic wind sector, Aneo is dedicated to building a robust, long-term portfolio in Sweden, advancing energy projects that meet rising energy demand, create jobs and invest in communities. We are therefore pleased to have found a new home for our impacted employees, and we wish the Swedish team and its projects continued success. RWE’s strategic focus remains on its dynamic markets for attractive large-scale renewables growth,” said Katja Wünschel, CEO RWE Renewables Europe & Australia.

The Nordic wind market has seen uneven investment patterns over the past year as global utilities and infrastructure funds recalibrate exposure to merchant pricing, grid expansion constraints, and permitting timelines. Several international players have pulled back in the region, while Aneo has pursued a counter-cyclical path. The company has completed six transactions since October 2024, positioning itself as a long-term Nordic renewables developer and operator.

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Policy, Finance, and Investor Considerations

Sweden’s energy transition is entering a decisive phase as industrial electrification, data center load, and transportation demand intensify. Government policy debates continue around offshore wind permitting, nuclear restarts, and grid investments, creating a competitive environment for developers with integrated development and O&M capacity.

For investors and C-suite readers, the transaction demonstrates three dynamics: the continued institutionalization of Nordic wind; the role of scale and integration in navigating volatile merchant pricing; and strategic reallocation by major European utilities. It also highlights the long-term importance of Swedish price zones and cross-border interconnectors to balancing Nordic power markets as weather-dependent renewables grow their share.

Global and Regional Significance

The deal comes as European climate and energy policy remains centered on accelerating renewables to meet 2030 targets while ensuring grid reliability and industrial competitiveness. Nordic countries are increasingly viewed as strategic locations for power-intensive industries and clean hydrogen, yet the buildout pace hinges on streamlined permitting, transmission upgrades, and predictable pricing signals.

The transaction has been signed and awaits regulatory approval in Sweden, a process that typically takes several months. Should it close as expected, Aneo will strengthen its role as a regional consolidator at a moment when European utilities reassess how and where to deploy capital for renewables.

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