Voltalia unveils SPRING, a strategic plan to restore profitability by 2026

Voltalia launches a transformation programme targeting a return to profit from 2026, built on a refocus of activities, a new operating structure and self-financed growth of 300 to 400 MW per year.

Share:

Comprehensive energy news coverage, updated nonstop

Annual subscription

8.25$/month*

*billed annually at 99$/year for the first year then 149,00$/year ​

Unlimited access • Archives included • Professional invoice

OTHER ACCESS OPTIONS

Monthly subscription

Unlimited access • Archives included

5.2$/month*
then 14.90$ per month thereafter

FREE ACCOUNT

3 articles offered per month

FREE

*Prices are excluding VAT, which may vary depending on your location or professional status

Since 2021: 35,000 articles • 150+ analyses per week

Voltalia presented its SPRING transformation plan, a structured roadmap aimed at restoring profitability and strengthening its position in the renewable energy market. The programme targets a return to positive net income from 2026, supported by self-financed growth, cost reductions and a redesign of the operating model.

Financial and operational objectives through 2030

The group plans to add between 300 and 400 megawatts (MW) of capacity per year between 2026 and 2030 while maintaining a net debt to EBITDA ratio between 7.5 and 8. The EBITDA margin for power sales is expected between 70% and 72% by 2030, while the services margin should reach between 9% and 11%. In 2027, Voltalia forecasts total EBITDA between EUR300mn and EUR325mn, including EUR270mn to EUR300mn from the Power Sales activity.

Operating and construction capacity owned by Voltalia is expected to reach 4.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2027, rising to about 5 GW in 2030. These objectives align with increased optimisation, with a stricter selection of high-potential, mature projects in the development pipeline.

Strategic refocus on twelve priority markets

The company plans to exit non-strategic geographies, concentrating resources on up to twelve of the most promising countries. The technology portfolio will now focus exclusively on solar, onshore wind and battery storage. This reorientation is expected to generate between EUR300mn and EUR350mn ($322mn–$376mn) of cash inflows by 2028 and enable recurring cash savings of EUR35mn ($37mn) per year from 2026.

Voltalia will also divest non-core assets to streamline its industrial footprint. In parallel, the company intends to reinforce co-development and co-investment through targeted partnerships in order to preserve capital while supporting growth.

Operating model redesign and performance measurement

A dedicated subsidiary for construction and maintenance services will be created to clarify responsibilities and avoid overlaps. Each division will thus be able to focus on its core competencies while improving competitiveness in tenders. This new organisation will be accompanied by separate financial reporting for each activity: development, power sales and services.

In addition, an extra EUR10mn ($10.8mn) of annual savings is expected from 2026 through process optimisation, tighter control of construction execution and improved asset performance.

Initial impacts of SPRING and near-term outlook

The first half of 2025 saw a slight contraction in EBITDA to EUR78.3mn ($84.1mn), down 4% at current rates, affected by curtailment in Brazil and an unfavourable exchange rate. First-half revenue rose 8% to EUR257mn ($276mn), driven by strong growth in the Services activity at +50%.

Group net loss stands at EUR39.7mn ($42.7mn), mainly due to fewer disposals, the closure of the Equipment Supply activity and costs associated with the launch of the SPRING plan.

The company guides for full-year EBITDA between EUR200mn and EUR220mn ($215mn–$237mn) in 2025, with most commissioning scheduled for year-end. From 2028, Voltalia plans to resume dividend payments, marking a new step in its consolidation strategy.

Solar Energy Corporation of India signed a strategic agreement with Global Energy Alliance to strengthen grid resilience and support the expansion of storage and smart management technologies.
Le fonds souverain omanais a validé 141 projets en 2025 pour un engagement total de $1.2bn, visant à renforcer l’indépendance énergétique et l’industrialisation nationale à travers un programme d’investissement de $5.2bn.
The Norwegian energy group rejects the sanction imposed for illegal gas discharges at Mongstad, citing disagreement over maintenance obligations and the alleged financial benefit.
Alpine Power Systems announces the acquisition of Chicago Industrial Battery to expand its regional presence and support the growth of its PowerMAX line of used and rental batteries and chargers.
HASI and KKR strengthen their strategic partnership with an additional $1bn allocation to CarbonCount Holdings 1, bringing the vehicle’s total investment capacity to nearly $5bn.
EDF is considering selling some of its subsidiaries, including Edison and its renewables activities in the United States, to strengthen its financial capacity as a €5bn ($5.43bn) savings plan is underway.
French group Qair secures a structured €240 million loan to consolidate debt and strengthen liquidity, with participation from ten leading financial institutions.
Xcel Energy initiates three public tender offers totalling $345mn on mortgage bonds issued by Northern States Power Company to optimise its long-term debt structure.
EDF power solutions' Umoyilanga energy project has entered provisional operation with the Dassiesridge wind plant, marking a key milestone in delivering dispatchable electricity to South Africa’s national grid.
Indian group JSW Energy launches a combined promoter injection and institutional raise totalling $1.19bn, while appointing a new Chief Financial Officer to support its expansion plan through 2030.
Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries has entered the Australian energy market with the acquisition of Alinta Energy in a deal valued at AU$6.5bn ($4.3bn), including debt.
Potentia Energy has secured $553mn in financing to optimise its operational renewable assets and support the delivery of six new projects totalling over 600 MW of capacity across Australia.
Drax plans to convert its 1,000-acre site in Yorkshire into a data centre by 2027, repurposing former coal infrastructure and existing grid connections.
EDF has inaugurated a synchronous compensator in Guadeloupe to enhance the stability of an isolated power grid, an unprecedented initiative aiming to reduce dependence on thermal plants and the risk of prolonged outages.
NGE and the Agence Régionale Énergie Climat Occitanie form a partnership to develop a heating and cooling network designed to support economic activity in the Magna Porta zone, with locally integrated production solutions.
GEODIS and EDF have signed a strategic partnership to cut emissions from logistics and energy flows, with projects planned in France and abroad.
The American oil group now plans to invest $20 billion in low-emission technologies by 2030, down from the $30 billion initially announced one year earlier.
BHP sells a minority stake in its Western Australia Iron Ore power network to Global Infrastructure Partners for $2 billion, retaining strategic control while securing long-term funding for its mining expansion.
More than $80bn in overseas cleantech investments in one year reveal China’s strategy to export solar and battery overcapacity while bypassing Western trade barriers by establishing industrial operations across the Global South.
Exxaro increases its energy portfolio in South Africa with new wind and solar assets to secure power supply for operations and expand its role in independent generation.

All the latest energy news, all the time

Annual subscription

8.25$/month*

*billed annually at 99$/year for the first year then 149,00$/year ​

Unlimited access - Archives included - Pro invoice

Monthly subscription

Unlimited access • Archives included

5.2$/month*
then 14.90$ per month thereafter

*Prices shown are exclusive of VAT, which may vary according to your location or professional status.

Since 2021: 30,000 articles - +150 analyses/week.