Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners said on 13 October 2026 that it had acquired a 25% stake in the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm from a Macquarie-led consortium through its Copenhagen Infrastructure V fund.
Why Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (Copenhagen Infrastructure V) is buying Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm (25% stake from a Macquarie-led consortium)
CIP said the acquisition strengthens its UK energy infrastructure portfolio and that it will work with the other partners as a long-term investor to deliver the project.
“CIP is delighted to be further expanding our UK investment portfolio through acquiring a stake in Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm, and we look forward to working with partners to deliver the project.”
Deal terms and financing
Financial terms were not disclosed. After the deal the project is owned by EDF power solutions (33.33%), CIP (25%), ESB (20.83%) and Sumitomo Corporation (20.83%).
Market context
Five Estuaries, an extension of the operating Galloper wind farm, received development consent in December 2025 for up to 79 turbines. Once operational it is expected to supply the equivalent of about one million UK homes. The deal follows EDF's purchase of RWE's 33.33% stake.
