Aukera Energy secures senior financing from DKB for German PV project

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Aukera Energy, a pan-European renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP), has secured senior financing from Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) for its Lachendorf solar photovoltaic (PV) project. The project has a planned capacity of 50 MWp, of which 20 MWp benefits from an EEG tariff, and construction is already under way. This transaction marks Aukera Energy’s second senior financing in Germany in 2025, underscoring the successful execution of its German strategy. Capcora acted as the exclusive financial advisor for the transaction.

 

“This financing marks another important step in solidifying Aukera Energy’s position as a forward-thinking developer able to deliver bankable projects in Germany,” said Kemal Keskin, Managing Director Germany at Aukera Energy. “Partnering with Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB), a respected German bank, supports our long-term strategy of combining banking relationships with modern financing structures as we continue to expand our presence.“ 

Alexander Enrique Kuhn, Managing Partner at Capcora, added: “We are pleased to once again support Aukera Energy in bringing a major PV project to financial close. This transaction underscores Capcora’s growing advisory expertise in guid ing foreign investors through Germany’s competitive market, leveraging deep knowledge of local specifics and strong, trusted banking relationships.” 

The successful completion of this financing reflects the growing collaboration between Aukera Energy and Capcora, which reinforces their shared commitment to accelerating the deployment of renewable energy assets across Germany, and paves the way for further joint initiatives in the German market.


About Aukera Energy

Co-founded in 2021 by renewable energy executives Pascal Emsens and Catalin Breaban, Aukera focuses on developing, constructing, and operating solar PV, onshore wind, and battery storage projects, with a pipeline exceeding 15 GW across the UK, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Romania. Headquartered in Brussels, the company operates offices in Brussels, London, Edinburgh, Berlin, Rome, and Bucharest.
www.aukera.energy

About Capcora

Capcora is an independent financial advisory boutique specialising in M&A and project finance services to accelerate the energy transition in Europe. Founded in 2015, the Frankfurt-based company helps its clients succeed in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors by advising them on sell-side and buy-side transactions, and by raising mezzanine, unitranche or senior debt.
www.capcora.com

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