Statera Energy, a UK-based developer and operator of energy storage and flexible generation, announced on 14 October 2026 that Ares Infrastructure Equity funds, affiliates of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), have acquired a significant minority stake in its operational portfolio.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Landmark Investment in European Flexibility Market

The transaction marks the first investment made by Ares Infrastructure Equity in Europe and represents one of the largest transactions of its kind in the European flexibility market to date.

Statera will continue to own, operate, and manage the portfolio, with Ares joining as a long-term investment partner.

The Portfolio

The portfolio comprises approximately 1.9GW of storage and flexible generation assets across the UK.

Among the assets are the 680MW Carrington Storage project in Greater Manchester and the 750MW Thurrock Flexible Generation project in Essex.

Growth Plans and Energy Transition

Ares said its investment reflects its continued commitment to the energy transition and provides significant additional capital to support Statera's next phase of growth.

Statera will continue advancing its 16GW development pipeline, which the company says will help deliver the flexible infrastructure needed to balance an increasingly renewables-led electricity system.

Statera has 2.2GW of assets delivered or under construction and plans to deliver 7GW of flexible assets by 2030, with a total pipeline of over 16GW.

The company develops, owns, and operates flexible generation, battery storage, and pumped storage hydro projects intended to help the UK build more renewable energy by providing flexible capacity to balance the future grid while lowering carbon emissions and delivering value for energy users.

Executive Comments

Tom Vernon, Chief Executive Officer of Statera, said Ares is one of the world's leading investors and that its choice of Statera's portfolio for its first infrastructure equity investment in Europe is an endorsement of the company's assets and capability.

"The capital supports our plan to deliver 7GW of flexible capacity by 2030," Vernon said, adding that Statera looks forward to working with Ares as it builds and operates flexible assets needed for a secure and affordable electricity system in the UK and across Europe.

Keith Derman, Partner and Head of Infrastructure Equity at Ares, said the firm is excited to partner with Statera to further develop and unlock incremental value from what it described as a high-quality portfolio.

Derman said the investment underscores Ares' conviction in energy transition infrastructure and reflects its belief in the critical role these assets will play in supporting the UK's evolving energy system.

About Ares Infrastructure

Ares Infrastructure is a platform focused on energy transition, digital infrastructure, sustainable infrastructure, midstream, and utilities.

With roughly USD 15 billion deployed across over 60 investments and a team averaging 22 years' experience, the business invests in infrastructure assets with durable cash flows and competitive advantages.

As of June 30, 2026, the Ares Infrastructure business had USD 29.9 billion of assets under management and more than 130 investment professionals across the globe.

Ares Management Corporation, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ARES, is a global alternative investment manager offering clients primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes.

As of June 30, 2026, the firm reported USD 671 billion in assets under management.

Advisers to the Transaction

Macquarie Capital is acting as financial adviser to Statera Energy, with Paul Weiss serving as transaction counsel and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP as due diligence counsel.

KPMG served as financial and tax adviser to Ares, with DLA Piper and Baringa serving as legal and commercial advisers, respectively.

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