SemperPower rebrands into Return, Europe’s number one in flexible energy

Return, the leading European independent energy storage provider, today announces a transformative update: Dutch market leader SemperPower will now operate under the Return brand. Return is synonymous with innovation and leadership in energy storage. With this full integration, Return reinforces its mission to revolutionize the sector and ensure no renewable energy goes to waste.‍

Founded in Amsterdam, Return has built a strong reputation as Europe’s leading provider of sustainable energy storage solutions, ensuring renewable energy is efficiently stored and used where and when it is needed most. The SemperPower portfolio recognized for its expertise in large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) further strengthens Return’s ability to drive Europe’s energy transition. This integration solidifies Return’s position as a game-changer in the clean energy space, shaping Europe’s future energy infrastructure.

Expanding operations, ready to power 250.000 homes

‍Return now operates in four countries, with a dedicated team of 70 professionals driven by a shared mission. The combined organization boasts:

• 70 MW of storage online – enough to power 175,000 European homes.
• 500 MW under construction – capacity for nearly 250,000 homes during peak demand
• 7 GW in development – equivalent to 7,000 football fields of solar panels.

Moving forward, all activities will be conducted under the Return brand, acting as the cornerstone between grids, energy providers, and consumers. Focused on shaping Europe’s energy infrastructure, Return works with customers and partners to deliver faster, smarter, and more efficient energy storage solutions, driving the energy transition across the continent.

Driving benefits for stakeholders and the market

This transformation brings immediate benefits for grid operators, energy traders, and industrial consumers across Europe. By combining Return’s scale and expertise with cutting-edge solutions, the organization is better equipped to:

• Provide reliable energy storage solutions to balance supply and demand
• Boost access and stability of renewable energy for daily use
• Support Europe’s clean energy infrastructure and net-zero targets
• Assist stakeholders to reduce CO₂ emissions and enhance energy independence

“This unification marks a strategic step forward in our mission to lead in energy storage innovation,” said Willem-Jan Schutte, CEO of Return. “With this transition, we’re creating the foundation for an independent, sustainable energy infrastructure in Europe. Our combined strengths will speed up the energy transition and ensure no green energy goes to waste.”

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