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Transaction News
Apricum advises AmpTank on sale of Finland BESS project majority stake to Å Energi
Jun 25, 2025 | Transaction news
Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory acted as exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to its client AmpTank, a Finland-based energy storage developer, in its sale of a majority stake in a 50 MW (50 MWh) BESS project to Å Energi.
Apricum acts as financial advisor to AmpTank on sale of Finland BESS project to United Bankers
Nov 13, 2024 | Transaction news
Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory acted as exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to its client AmpTank in its sale of a majority stake of a 30MW/60MWh BESS project in Finland.
Apricum assists Klarsolar in its successful acquisition by E.ON Energie Deutschland
Dec 12, 2023 | Transaction news
Apricum navigated Klarsolar’s successful acquisition by providing strategic guidance from deal structuring to closing.
Apricum prevails against the macro environment to deliver Ryse Energy’s capital raise, led by RWE
Apr 12, 2023 | Transaction news
Apricum supported Ryse Energy in raising $15m in a round led by RWE Energy Transition, an investment vehicle of RWE.
Staff News
Apricum welcomes energy expert Benoît Amouroux to its senior advisor team
Aug 3, 2025 | Staff news
Benoît Amouroux has joined Apricum as a senior advisor, based in Paris. He brings more than 20 years of international experience in renewable energy development, project finance, insurance, and infrastructure investment.
Apricum adds deep private equity and cleantech expertise with new senior advisor David Kabile
Aug 3, 2025 | Staff news
David Kabile joins Apricum as senior advisor. He brings more than 20 years of global experience in private equity and strategic advisory, and has led investments across Europe, the Americas, and Africa, with a strong focus on energy transition and climate tech.
Apricum welcomes energy markets and digital transformation expert Prof. Andreas Heinen to its senior advisor team
May 20, 2025 | Staff news
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinen brings comprehensive insights and experience into energy markets, systems and their digital transformation.
Apricum promotes Dr. Hendrik Kienert to Partner
Apr 1, 2025 | Staff news
Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory is thrilled to announce the promotion of Dr. Hendrik Kienert from principal to partner. His strategic vision and dedication have played a crucial role in driving growth and innovation at Apricum.
Event News
September 16–17, 2025, Zurich: Solar & Storage Live
Apricum Senior Advisor Joachim Rupp will participate in Solar & Storage Zurich on September 16–17, 2025. The summit gathers global solar and storage leaders with local innovators to accelerate the transition to clean, renewable energy. Following its successful debut, the 2025 edition aims to drive community-level change by connecting installers, commercial users, property owners, and utilities across Switzerland.
Joachim Rupp is available to discuss how Apricum’s strategy and corporate finance expertise can support the success of your solar and storage projects.
October 7–8, 2025, Prague: Solarplaza Summit Asset Management Europe
Apricum Managing Partner Nikolai Dobrott and Senior Consultant Kyle Barth will participate at Solarplaza Summit Asset Management Europe. Now in its 13th edition, SAM Europe will focus on the innovations shaping the future of solar PV and BESS asset management.
Kyle Barth will also moderate the panel discussion on “Futureproofing Revenue Strategies for PV and BESS (PPA)” on October 7 at 12.10pm.
Read more about the full conference program here: https://bit.ly/41WPpMq
We welcome the opportunity to meet you at the event. If attendance isn’t possible, please contact Nikolai Dobrott to learn how Apricum’s integrated cleantech consulting and M&A services can help unlock new opportunities in solar asset management and operation.
November 13, 2025, Helsinki: Solarplaza Summit Finland
Apricum Managing Partner Nikolai Dobrott will participate at Solarplaza Summit Finland in Helsinki on November 13, 2025. This summit convenes key stakeholders in Finland’s growing solar and storage sectors to discuss market developments, regulatory frameworks, and investment opportunities. The program will explore topics such as utility-scale PV, energy storage integration, and innovative business models for renewable energy. Apricum will moderate the panel session “Are PPAs & secured revenue streams essential for banks or are they ready to take on risk through merchant & arbitrage exposure?” at 12pm.
Connect with Apricum Managing Partner Nikolai Dobrott to explore how our strategy and corporate finance expertise can support your renewable energy initiatives in the Finnish market.
November 20, 2025, Rotterdam: Solarplaza Net-Zero Buildings Summit
Apricum Senior Advisor Joachim Rupp will be one of the expert speakers at Solarplaza Summit Net-Zero Buildings, which brings together key stakeholders driving the decarbonization of the built environment. He will moderate the panel “Financing Net Zero: Unlocking Capital & Building a Business Case” at 10.10am, offering insights into how real estate investors and developers can navigate the financial landscape of energy transition and future-proof their portfolios.
To explore strategic and bankable pathways toward net-zero buildings, please get in touch with Joachim Rupp.
In the Media
pv magazine July 7, 2025: European heat pump customers face ‘fragmented’ installation journey
Jul 9, 2025 | In the media
pv magazine reported on the key takeaways from Apricum's latest white paper on the heat pump sector in Europe, in their article published on July 7, 2025. Read the full article here. Find out more about Apricum's heat pump report here.
Apricum Senior Advisor Sean Riddick Featured in fDi Intelligence
Feb 10, 2025 | In the media
Apricum Senior Advisor Sean Riddick was recently featured in fDi Intelligence, providing insights on the resilience of the U.S. cleantech market amid shifting political dynamics.
pv magazine energy storage news, Nov 2024: The MENA region – the next hot market for energy storage!
Nov 20, 2024 | In the media
Apricum Partner Florian Mayr was invited by pv magazine energy storage news to summarize developments in the energy storage market in the MENA region. He wrote this article, "The MENA region – the next hot market for energy storage!" supported by Apricum Director...
Energy Storage News: Undeniable momentum behind energy storage in Europe
Apr 17, 2024 | In the media
Apricum Partner Florian Mayr shared his expert insights with Energy Storage News’ Andy Colthorpe for his article on energy storage.