Solaer Divests 100 MW Solar Portfolio in Spain
Deal News | Jun 09, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (GA_P) has provided legal advisory services to Israeli renewable energy company Solaer for the sale of its 100-megawatt portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects in Spain. The buyer, InfraRed Capital Partners, is a global infrastructure investment fund with a strategic focus on clean energy infrastructure. This transaction highlights a critical step for Solaer's expansion in the European renewable market while reinforcing InfraRed's investment strategy in the region. GA_P's legal team for the transaction was led by Álvaro Mateo Sixto, with key support from associates in the corporate, tax, banking, and public law sectors, showcasing GA_P's comprehensive advisory capabilities in cross-border energy transactions.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Legal and Advisory Services
- Infrastructure Investment
Geography
- Spain – The solar projects sold are located in Spain, marking it as the central geography for this transaction.
- Israel – Solaer, the selling company, is based in Israel, making it a relevant geography.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – The sale of a solar photovoltaic portfolio falls directly under the renewable energy sector, indicating growing investment and infrastructure development in clean energy.
- Legal and Advisory Services – Gómez-Acebo & Pombo's role in advising the transaction showcases the importance of legal advisory services in facilitating and structuring complex cross-border deals.
- Infrastructure Investment – InfraRed Capital Partners' acquisition aligns with its strategy of investing in infrastructure, particularly within the clean energy spectrum.
Financials
- 100 MW – The capacity of the solar photovoltaic projects sold in the transaction.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solaer | Target Company | Company | An Israeli renewable energy company focused on expanding in the European market. |
| InfraRed Capital Partners | Bidding Company | Company | A global infrastructure investment fund with a clean energy focus. |
| Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (GA_P) | Legal Advisor | Company | A leading legal advisory firm that provided legal services for the transaction. |
| Álvaro Mateo Sixto | Lead Partner | Person | Partner at GA_P leading the Corporate team advising on the transaction. |
| Inés López Seco | Associate | Person | Associate at GA_P who was part of the Corporate team for the transaction. |
| Susana Onsurbe Rodríguez | Senior Associate | Person | Senior associate from the Tax team at GA_P involved in the transaction. |
| Juan Pérez Gómez | Senior Associate | Person | Senior associate from the Banking and Finance team at GA_P involved in the transaction. |
| Paula García Cuevas | Associate | Person | Associate from the Public Law and Regulated Sectors team at GA_P involved in the transaction. |