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Galata Wind, the renewable energy subsidiary of Turkish Dogan Holding, has signed a new agreement to acquire two solar power projects in Germany, the company announced on Wednesday, bringing its total planned renewable capacity in Europe to 92 megawatts (MW) by 2026.
The projects, located in Bavaria, will contribute an additional 21 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity and are expected to become operational in 2026.
According to the company's disclosure on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), the deal was finalized through SunSpark GmbH, the German subsidiary of Galata Wind’s Dutch holding company, Galata Wind Energy Global B.V.
The latest acquisition builds on a previous deal in Germany, where SunSpark secured a 22 MW solar project from the same partner, CL Holding AG.
With these additions, Galata Wind’s total target capacity in Germany will rise to 83 MW—comprising 43 MW from agricultural photovoltaic installations (Agri-PV) and 40 MW from battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The newly acquired Bavarian projects will be structured as Agri-PV systems, combining agricultural land use with solar electricity generation. They will also include standalone battery storage units to optimize energy delivery to the grid.
All units are planned to connect through a single grid point, enabling operational synergy between solar and storage assets.
The projects are currently in the permitting phase, with construction set to begin once approvals are secured. Galata Wind expects both solar and storage systems to be commissioned in 2026.
In July, Galata Wind also purchased shares in two Italian project companies—Montescaglioso 1 S.r.l. and Ferrandina 14 S.r.l.—through its local subsidiary, Solevento Investments S.R.L.
The companies hold construction-ready permits for two photovoltaic (PV) projects in the southern Puglia region, with a combined installed capacity of 9 MW.
The Italian projects are also scheduled to come online in 2026 and are expected to benefit from recently introduced national incentives for renewable energy.
Galata Wind is also evaluating participation in Italy’s FERX program, a national auction mechanism designed to support renewable energy development by allocating long-term contracts to clean energy producers.
With the completion of the German and Italian deals, Galata Wind’s total installed capacity in Europe is set to reach 52 MW from solar PV and 40 MW from battery storage.
The investments support the company’s broader goal of reaching 300 MW in international renewable capacity between 2025 and 2027.
Galata Wind CEO Burak Kuyan stated that the new agreements mark a strategic advancement in the company’s global expansion.
He emphasized that these projects reflect Galata Wind’s commitment to sustainable, low-emission energy and reinforce its presence across European markets.
Founded in 2006, Galata Wind was acquired by Turkish Dogan Holding in 2012 and has since expanded its renewable energy investments across domestic and international markets.
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