Boralex accelerates growth in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of Wind2, including a 350 MW development platform
Montréal (Canada), October 29, 2026 – Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of Wind2 in the United Kingdom, including a development platform comprising approximately 350 MW of well advanced wind projects across Scotland, England and Wales. The transaction also includes the integration of the Wind2 teams based in its two UK offices, significantly increasing the size of Boralex’s UK workforce.
“This acquisition is fully aligned with our growth strategy in the United Kingdom, a market that offers significant expansion potential for Boralex. In addition to a high-quality project portfolio, we found in Wind2 an organization that shares our culture and our vision for project development, built on close collaboration with host communities to support energy security and the decarbonization of local areas. Finally, I would like to welcome the Wind2 teams to Boralex, and look forward working with them,” said Jean-Christophe Dall’Ava, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Europe.
“Wind2 strengthens our development platform in the United Kingdom with well-advanced and ready-to-build projects, while expanding our activities across the country. Their team brings strong expertise that complements our own, together with an approach to project development that is closely aligned with Boralex’s. Together, we will be better positioned to accelerate our growth and strengthen our presence in the United Kingdom,” said Esbjörn Wilmar, Vice President, United Kingdom.
Founded in 2016, Wind2 is a UK-based renewable energy developer specializing in onshore renewable energy projects. Its teams are active across Scotland, Wales and various regions of England, where they primarily develop onshore wind projects as well as solar farms and energy parks.
Geraint Jewson, Chairman and co-founder of Wind2,who was supported by Knight Frank Capital Advisory, during the transaction said “I am hugely proud of what the Wind2 team has achieved in just 10 years. Whilst I am sad to hand over the baton to Boralex, I believe this is the right time for Wind2 to take the next step in their development and continue contributing to the UK’s transition to renewable energy.”
Geraint concluded, “The Boralex values align with those of Wind2, and as such, I believe it is the right company to support the future of the Wind2 team
Sarah Smith, Managing Director commented, “This is a pivotal milestone for Wind2 at it seeks to build out its advanced portfolio.
Having been with the company since its inception, I see this transition to Boralex as a testament to the strength of the team we have built over the past 10-years and all the excellent work that has brought us to this point. The team and I are looking forward to the next chapter with Boralex, and the opportunities that will bring.”
The United Kingdom, a key market for Boralex’s growth
Boralex’s development in the United Kingdom is part of its strategy to further diversify its geographic footprint and strengthen the resilience of its business. Complementing its established markets in North America and France, the UK market contributes to Boralex’s growth and diversification objectives. Present in the United Kingdom for over 25 years, Boralex developed close to 1 GW and reached an important milestone in April 2025 with the commissioning of Limekiln Wind Farm, with an installed capacity of 106 MW.