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Sampension buys half of European Energy's 323MW Danish solar cluster

The pension investor deepens a partnership that already spans Latvia and Greece.

M&A News deals deskEnergy / Solar and storage · Europe, Nordics9 Nov 2026

European Energy agreed on 9 November 2026 to sell 50% of the company that owns the Glejbjerg and Holsted solar parks in Denmark, with a combined 323MW, to pension schemes administered by Sampension.

Why Sampension (pension scheme companies under its administration) is buying Holsted Solar Park P/S (50%, from European Energy)

European Energy said the sale reflects its model of building large renewable projects and bringing in long-term institutional co-owners once they are operating. Sampension said the assets match its aim of stable, long-term returns.

Regulatory approvals and timing

Completion is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory and third-party approvals, and is expected in December 2026.

Market context

The two companies already co-invest in renewable projects in Latvia and Greece.

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