Utility scale ESS project financing options in Sweden 2026

What is BW ESS financing?

The transaction is BW ESS’ first external financing and understood to be the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) financing in the Nordics to date.

Does BW ESS have a green loan?

BW ESS has secured a SEK 628 million green loan from Nordea Bank to finance its 211 MW/211 MWh battery storage portfolio in Sweden, marking the largest BESS financing deal in the Nordics to date. April 28, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey

Does BW ESS have a green loan agreement with Nordea?

On 28 April 2025, BW ESS, through a partnership with Ingrid Capacity AB, announced that it had entered into a green loan agreement with Nordea in order to finance a 211 MW operational BESS portfolio in Sweden. The portfolio of 14 large-scale BESS facilities is the largest in the Nordics.

Did BW ESS & Ingrid capacity get a green loan?

BW ESS and Ingrid Capacity have secured a US$65 million green loan financing from Nordea Bank for a jointly-owned 211MW portfolio in Sweden.

How much money does BW ESS invest in Ingrid capacity?

BW Group invested around SEK 1 billion into Ingrid Capacity in April 2023. According to BW ESS’ website, the 14 batteries which are the subject of the green loan are between 5 MW and 20 MW in scale and “generally” have an hour of storage capacity. BW ESS is active in the UK, Australia, Italy, Germany, and Sweden.

How does Sweden support infrastructure development?

In terms of financing, Sweden offers a range of options to support infrastructure development. Local banks provide competitive financing solutions, while government programs offer grants and low-interest loans for projects that meet specific criteria.