Franz Zöchbauer

To facilitate the energy transition in Germany, we need to expand and upgrade our grid infrastructure as the backbone of our energy system. Hence, Transmission System Operators like Amprion GmbH are planning significant investments to provide a future-proofed system.   As a shareholder in Amprion, one of the four TSOs in Germany, we fully support that. To secure the future funding of our 25.1% stake in Amprion, we’ve teamed up with Apollo Global Management, Inc., a global asset manager with significant experience in infrastructure investments.   Apollo will provide €3.2 billion in equity to a new joint venture that will hold our stake in Amprion. Together, we will gradually put these funds into Amprion to support its extensive investment programme. We are very excited to welcome Apollo as our new partner. This is a win-win for RWE, Apollo, Amprion and the energy transition.   📷: Amprion GmbH / Daniel Schumann

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Energy transition is global – and collaboration makes it stronger! 🌍⚡ Last week, Roland Hermes and I had the privilege of a personal exchange between BSES Rajdhani Power Limited & BSES Yamuna Power Limited and E.ON SE, hosted at Süwag in Frankfurt and in New Delhi. A big thank you to Abhishek Ranjan (CEO, BSES Rajdhani) and his team – Vishnu Srivastava, Saurabh Kumar, Maneesh Arora, and Devender Sharma – for the inspiring discussions and go and see site visits. Also, I extend my tanks to Sebastian Lührs, Edwin Schick and the team involved at Süwag. Here are some key takeaways that stuck with me: 🔋 Delhi’s energy transition is in full swing. Like many E.ON markets, the capital city faces the challenge of balancing rising electricity demand with growing renewable generation. Drivers include increased air conditioning usage and a rapidly expanding fleet of ~2,000 electric buses – with ambitious plans to scale further, potentially surpassing Hamburg in electric buses per inhabitant. ⚡ BSES Rajdhani Power Limited is leading with innovation. Let me share one example: As a private utility, they’re investing in grid capacity and deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to enhance supply security. We visited a grid station with a 20 MW / 40 MWh BESS, inaugurated in April 2025 – one of many already in operation or planned. 💡 Technology enables progress – but people make it happen. The dedication and vision of Abhishek and his team are truly making a difference. At E.ON we follow a similar path as playmaker. Let’s keep building bridges and learning from each other. The energy transition is a shared journey – and we’re stronger together. #EnergyTransition #Innovation #Collaboration #EON #BSES #Süwag #ElectricMobility #BatteryStorage #SmartGrid #Delhi #Frankfurt #GlobalExchange

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“Contracts for Difference lead to a reduction in electricity generation costs of up to 30 percent – the basis for competitive electricity prices. Without this reform, further auctions could fail – and with them the energy transition," said Stefan Thimm, Managing Director of BWO - Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V. . Read more: https://lnkd.in/d86gurP6

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I am pleased to share an update on the expansion of our large power transformer factory in Zagreb — part of our joint venture between KONČAR and Siemens Energy. The joint venture is investing significantly to boost production capacity and create hundreds of new jobs in manufacturing and for highly qualified roles.   This enables us to 1. Double MVA capacity 2. Continue our leadership in transformer technology, including generator step-up, HVDC, and autotransformers   This investment is part of our growth program to expand our manufacturing capacities globally and strengthens our commitment in the region. Stay tuned for more updates on this great project as we continue to shape the future of energy!   #SiemensEnergy #FactoryExpansion #Innovation #Zagreb #SustainableFuture

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🔋 Salzgitter PowerCenter: Our Unified Cell Powers the Energy Transition Germany has installed over 2 million battery storage systems, with a total usable capacity of 22.1 GWh. But here’s the catch: more than 80% of this capacity comes from small residential systems, typically paired with rooftop solar. They provide green energy – but they don’t stabilize the grid. They don’t deliver on windless evenings. And they don’t stop feeding in when demand is already covered. ⚡ What we need now is grid-supporting storage – especially as renewable generation continues to expand rapidly. 💡 What if batteries didn’t just power electric vehicles, but also delivered green energy to the grid – precisely when and where it’s needed? With our battery-based energy storage solutions, this vision is becoming reality. We’re proud to announce the launch of our first large-scale stationary storage project – right here in our hometown of Salzgitter. Together with our partners Elli and TRICERA energy GmbH, we’re building the Salzgitter PowerCenter. 📌 Key facts: ▪️ 13 containers, each equipped with over 12,000 cells in our Unified Cell Format (UFC) ▪️ Power output: 20 MW ▪️ Storage capacity: 40 MWh ➡️ Enough to drive a VW ID.4 five times around the globe ▪️ Technology: LFP battery packs in PowerCo’s UFC ▪️ Go-live: December 2025 The result: our Unified Cell empowers e-mobility, supports the grid, and makes Salzgitter a landmark for the energy transition. ⚡

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Very proud to again represent Apollo in their most recent market-moving energy infrastructure deal: a €3.2 billion investment in a joint venture with Germany’s largest power producer, RWE. The joint venture will support transmission system operator Amprion’s major investment program for grid expansion over the next decade, enhancing critical German energy infrastructure. A Latham team including Otto von Gruben, Dr. Dominik Waldvogel, Christina Mann and Dr. Alexander Stefan Rieger advised on the transaction. https://lw.link/ogRs3X

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