3rd March 2026
S4 Energy expands UK footprint with 30MW battery storage acquisition
S4 Energy has signed an agreement to acquire a 30MW battery project in Northwest England from Electric Land.
The agreement further reinforces S4 Energy’s position as a Netherlands-based operator with strong UK market expertise and supports the continued expansion of its pan-European storage platform.
Ciaran Power, CEO of S4 Energy comments: “This latest agreement with Electric Land strengthens our position in the UK market and reflects our strategy to scale high-quality storage assets across key European markets. With operational assets in the Netherlands and projects under construction in Germany, we are actively delivering on our commitment to accelerating the energy transition across Europe.”
Ben Lansman, Managing Director of Electric Land commented “We’re delighted to have signed an agreement on our second transaction in the UK with S4 Energy, building on the success of their Barton project. Electric Land will also retain the freehold of this asset in its Stonepeak backed platform, ELI, and we look forward to supporting S4 as the project progresses to COD.”
About Electric Land
Electric Land is a leading real estate & infrastructure investor & developer in Powered Land across Renewable Energy, Digital & Transport. Electric Land Investors REIT (“ELI”) owns one of the largest independent portfolios of land for renewable energy projects. ELI is majority funded with long-term capital from Stonepeak’s Global Renewable Fund II. Stonepeak is a leading alternative investment firm specialising in infrastructure and real assets with ~$80bn AUM. For more information, please visit www.electricland.com.
About S4 Energy
S4 Energy is a leading European owner, developer and operator of grid-scale battery energy storage systems. Active across the Netherlands, Germany and the UK, and backed by a pipeline of >20GWh, the company provides the flexibility and long-duration reliability needed to stabilise renewable power. S4 Energy manages every phase of the process. From origination and construction to long-term operation enabling safe, high-performing assets that reduce CO₂ emissions and support Europe’s shift to a resilient, fully renewable energy system. For more information visit: www.s4-energy.com
For questions or additional information, please contact:
S4 Energy
Charlotte Kootstra
T +31 06 27 32 02 26
E media@s4-energy.com
Electric Land
Kat Sonson
T: +44 7904 139618
E kat@electricland.com
