Trianel delivers another strong annual result

Aachen. “Trianel has once again achieved a very strong operational and financial performance for the 2025 financial year. We exceeded our own forecasts by €14.9 million – a 48 per cent increase – and were able to hold our own very well in a dynamic market environment,” emphasised Sven Becker, Spokesman for the Management Board of Trianel GmbH, during the presentation of the 2025 annual results. “It is particularly noteworthy that our profit target for 2025, at €31.5 million, was €4.4 million – or 16 per cent – more ambitious than in 2024 (€27.5 million),” Sven Becker continued.

With an earning before tax (EBT) of €46.5 million (previous year: €92.5 million) and a net profit for the year of €35.1 million (previous year: €58.8 million), Trianel is continuing the positive business performance of recent years. Revenue for 2025 stood at €6.5 billion (previous year: €8.5 billion). “Our strong results mean that this year, too, we can distribute around 80 per cent of our net profit – €28.1 million – to our shareholders. This means that our shareholders benefit not only operationally from our services, networks and strategic options, but also financially from their close collaboration with us,” Sven Becker continued.

Strong trading results and high interest in the Waltrop battery storage facility

“As a result of lower electricity prices in 2025, results, as expected, did not reach the levels seen in recent years. However, they continue to confirm our strong operational performance and our strategic focus on delivering flexibility in trading and project development. Our significant over-achievement of targets stems from the successful implementation of our trading strategy in a challenging market environment, as well as highly successful optimisation transactions. Furthermore, by securing anchor investors for our battery storage project in Waltrop, we were able to generate our first investment income from our subsidiary Trianel Flexibility Projects (TFP),” explains Dr Oliver Runte, Managing Director of Trianel GmbH, commenting on the strong results.

Integration of European trading markets

“The continued regional diversification of our energy trading within the European context has had a positive impact on our results. In this regard, we successfully integrated the Czech Republic in 2025 and aim to incorporate further Eastern European markets into our trading strategy in a meaningful way. To strengthen our trading activities in the UK market, we also opened a trading office in London in April this year. This brings us closer to this very exciting market. The new office also opens new opportunities for us to attract internationally experienced colleagues. Our European trading activities also enable us to significantly expand our market expertise, identify trends and pass on this know-how to our customers,” Dr Oliver Runte continued.

Trianel is focusing on the growth areas of flexibility and digitalisation 

“Trianel recognised the importance of flexibility at an early stage. We intend to further expand this commitment in project development and trading. Our strong results enable us to continue investing in our own capabilities and to broaden our expertise. We remain committed to expanding renewable energy and flexibility solutions such as battery storage and gas-fired power stations. Even though the regulatory framework in this area continues to be subject to significant uncertainty, we are well positioned – with a well-stocked pipeline of wind, PV and battery storage projects – to drive the success of the energy transition. In 2025, we completed further solar projects with a capacity of 167 MWp and began construction of the Trianel wind farms in Sundern (67 MW), Tasdorf (45.6 MW) and Treis II (12.5 MW). With the Waltrop battery storage project (900 MW), we are currently pursuing another flagship project. “We have addressed the importance of conventional power stations – and gas-fired power stations in particular – for a technically sound transformation of the energy sector. In this regard, we call on policymakers to finally create a fair and competitive framework so that the necessary investments can be made,” said Sven Becker.

In addition to project development, Trianel will also continue to expand its trading-related services to enable the integration of renewables in collaboration with its customers. “A key element in the further development of our trading activities over the coming years will be the integration of artificial intelligence into our processes,” emphasises Dr Oliver Runte. “The trading business is already heavily data-driven and stands to benefit greatly from these new opportunities; accordingly, we are currently analysing the specific opportunities this presents for our processes,” explains Dr Oliver Runte.

Outlook for 2026

Trianel will continue its growth trajectory in 2026 and will further develop its strategy. “The transformation of the energy sector is continuing, and we want to continue supporting our customers and shareholders along this path with innovative solutions. For us, this also means keeping a close eye on new developments,” emphasises Sven Becker.

So far, Trianel’s management team is satisfied with the current year.

“Despite the geopolitical challenges in the Middle East and the associated price volatility, we have so far managed to hold our own well in the trading sector. However, the trading business remains volatile and demands our full attention if we are to achieve our plans. Consequently, it is currently very difficult to make forecasts. In project development, we remain very strong operationally and are making good progress with our projects. Much of our future strategic planning depends on the forthcoming reforms to the EEG, the electricity market design and grid tariffs. The amendments must continue to enable investment in the future whilst effectively prioritising grid expansion and security of supply,” notes Sven Becker.

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About Trianel

Since its foundation in 1999, the Trianel municipal utility cooperative has been supporting municipal utilities on their path to transformation, with the aim of strengthening their independence and competitiveness in the energy market. Today, over 100 local authority shareholders and partners pool their interests through Trianel – in renewable energy project development, energy trading and procurement, and the development of flexibility options. The more than 450 employees provide support in optimising business processes across the entire energy value chain.