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Natural Power supports Alpiq in major battery storage acquisition in France

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NaturalPower, the global renewable energy consultancy, has acted as technical advisorin support of Alpiq’s recent acquisition of the 100 MW/200 MWh Cheviré batteryenergy storage system (BESS) in western France – currently the largestoperational battery storage facility in the country.

NaturalPower was engaged by the Swiss energy company Alpiq to provide full technicaldue diligence throughout the acquisition process, drawing on its deep expertisein battery storage systems, technology evaluation, contractual risk analysis,and operational readiness. The consultancy’s review encompassed keydeliverables across engineering, grid connection, asset performance, andtechnical risks to support Alpiq’s investment decision.

AntonioZecchino, BESS Technical Lead at Alpiq, said: “The acquisition ofthe Cheviré battery storage facility marks a milestone in the implementation ofour growth strategy in the area of flexible plants and for ensuring asustainable, secure energy supply, significantly expanding our BESS portfolioacross Europe. We’re extremely proud to have acquired this asset, and thisresult reflects an exceptional M&A team effort, including exhaustive duediligence and site inspection work – with valuable support from Natural Powerthroughout the process.”

NaturalPower’s contribution ensured that Alpiq had a robust and comprehensiveunderstanding of the technical baseline, potential operational and performanceconsiderations, and future optimisation pathways for the Cheviré BESS as ittransitions into its new ownership.

JulienTeixeira, Senior Due Diligence Advisor at NaturalPower, said: “We were delighted to support Alpiq on this strategicallyimportant battery storage acquisition. Our thorough technical due diligenceaimed to provide clarity and confidence on all key aspects of the Cheviréfacility – from design and performance characteristics to operational readinessand long-term potential. This project underscores the critical role oflarge-scale storage in balancing renewable generation and reinforcing gridstability as Europe accelerates its energy transition.”

TheCheviré BESS, located at the port of Nantes Saint-Nazaire, was inaugurated inDecember 2025 and has the capability to provide ancillary grid services orsupply electricity for two hours – a significant contribution to gridflexibility and renewable integration.

NaturalPower’s advisory services are aligned with its ongoing commitment to enablingrenewable energy investment and infrastructure delivery across Europe,especially for pioneering energy storage and flexible asset projects. Find outmore here: Renewable EnergyProject Due Diligence | Natural Power

About Natural Power

NaturalPower is an independent consultancy and service provider that supports a globalclient base in the effective delivery of a wide range of renewable projects,including onshore wind, solar, renewable heat, energy storage and offshoretechnologies. It has a global reach,employing more than 550 staff across 12 international offices. Its experience extends across all phases ofthe project lifecycle, from initial feasibility through construction tooperations and throughout all stages of the transaction cycle.

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