Business Areas
BUSINESS AREAS
MARKET OVERVIEW
GB Capital Group S.r.l. operates as a strategic and financial advisor focused on sustainable energy infrastructure and energy-intensive assets, supporting institutional investors, utilities, developers, and infrastructure funds across the different phases of the investment lifecycle.
The company’s activity focuses on sectors characterized by strong structural demand growth, supported by European decarbonization policies, electrification of consumption, and the development of digital infrastructure.
Key areas of activity include:
Utility-scale photovoltaic development
Photovoltaics represent one of the main drivers of the energy transition. In Italy, installed capacity exceeded 32 GW in 2024, recording significant growth compared to the previous year.
Investment opportunities include:
• development of greenfield projects
• advanced agrivoltaics
• repowering of existing plants
• optimization of layout and energy yield
• structuring of RTB (Ready-To-Build) transactions
Market trends:
• strong increase in demand for grid connections
• growing interest from infrastructure funds and utilities
• development of large-scale plants (>10 MW)
• integration with energy storage systems
Onshore wind development
Wind energy continues to represent a strategic component of the national energy mix, with approximately 12 GW installed and a growing pipeline, particularly in Southern Italy.
Key activities:
• wind resource assessment
• permitting verification
• technical and economic feasibility analysis
• support for pipeline development
• optimization of turbine configuration
Market trends:
• growth in repowering projects
• development of plants in areas with adequate grid capacity
Energy storage systems (BESS)
Energy storage represents one of the fastest-growing segments in the European energy market. Installed capacity exceeded 3 GW in 2024, with forecasts of over 10 GW by 2030.
Key activities:
• support for BESS project development
• integration with photovoltaic and wind plants
• analysis of merchant business models
• evaluation of revenues from ancillary services (MSD)
• structuring of investment transactions
Market trends:
• increasing need for grid stabilization
• rising volatility of energy prices
• development of hybrid PV + BESS plants
• strong interest from infrastructure investors
Energy infrastructure for data centers
The data center market is rapidly expanding, driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digitalization. By 2025, Italy will have over 120 active data centers, with Milan, Rome, and Southern Italy as key hubs.
Key activities:
• site selection with high energy availability
• integration with renewable energy plants
• evaluation of energy continuity and security
• support in structuring infrastructure investments
Market trends:
• growing demand for green data centers
• integration with renewable sources and BESS systems
• development of energy-intensive infrastructure
• increasing interest from global infrastructure funds
Investment operations and M&A in the energy sector
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) services include all activities necessary to ensure proper operation, efficiency, and long-term continuity of energy assets. This is a key element to maximize energy production, reduce technical risks, and preserve investment value.
The service mainly applies to:
• photovoltaic plants
• wind plants
• BESS systems (storage)
• energy and industrial infrastructure
• agrivoltaic plants
• data centers with energy components
Strategic advisory for institutional investors
GB Capital Group operates in segments characterized by:
• strong growth in demand for renewable energy
• increasing investments in ESG-compliant infrastructure
• growing integration between energy and digital infrastructure
• increasing interest from international funds and utilities
The company’s positioning lies within the mid-market infrastructure advisory segment, with a focus on transactions characterized by high technical, regulatory, and financial complexity.
Utility-scale photovoltaic development
Photovoltaics represent one of the main drivers of the energy transition. In Italy, installed capacity exceeded 32 GW in 2024, recording significant growth compared to the previous year.
Investment opportunities include:
• development of greenfield projects
• advanced agrivoltaics
• repowering of existing plants
• optimization of layout and energy yield
• structuring of RTB (Ready-To-Build) transactions
Market trends:
• strong increase in demand for grid connections
• growing interest from infrastructure funds and utilities
• development of large-scale plants (>10 MW)
• integration with energy storage systems
Onshore wind development
Wind energy continues to represent a strategic component of the national energy mix, with approximately 12 GW installed and a growing pipeline, particularly in Southern Italy.
Key activities:
• wind resource assessment
• permitting verification
• technical and economic feasibility analysis
• support for pipeline development
• optimization of turbine configuration
Market trends:
• growth in repowering projects
• development of plants in areas with adequate grid capacity
Energy storage systems (BESS)
Energy storage represents one of the fastest-growing segments in the European energy market. Installed capacity exceeded 3 GW in 2024, with forecasts of over 10 GW by 2030.
Key activities:
• support for BESS project development
• integration with photovoltaic and wind plants
• analysis of merchant business models
• evaluation of revenues from ancillary services (MSD)
• structuring of investment transactions
Market trends:
• increasing need for grid stabilization
• rising volatility of energy prices
• development of hybrid PV + BESS plants
• strong interest from infrastructure investors
Energy infrastructure for data centers
The data center market is rapidly expanding, driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digitalization. By 2025, Italy will have over 120 active data centers, with Milan, Rome, and Southern Italy as key hubs.
Key activities:
• site selection with high energy availability
• integration with renewable energy plants
• evaluation of energy continuity and security
• support in structuring infrastructure investments
Market trends:
• growing demand for green data centers
• integration with renewable sources and BESS systems
• development of energy-intensive infrastructure
• increasing interest from global infrastructure funds
Investment operations and M&A in the energy sector
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) services include all activities necessary to ensure proper operation, efficiency, and long-term continuity of energy assets. This is a key element to maximize energy production, reduce technical risks, and preserve investment value.
The service mainly applies to:
• photovoltaic plants
• wind plants
• BESS systems (storage)
• energy and industrial infrastructure
• agrivoltaic plants
• data centers with energy components
Strategic advisory for institutional investors
GB Capital Group operates in segments characterized by:
• strong growth in demand for renewable energy
• increasing investments in ESG-compliant infrastructure
• growing integration between energy and digital infrastructure
• increasing interest from international funds and utilities
The company’s positioning lies within the mid-market infrastructure advisory segment, with a focus on transactions characterized by high technical, regulatory, and financial complexity.
