enso GmbH, headquartered in Austria, has established itself as a dynamic and technically proficient asset manager in the renewable energy sector, with a core focus on hydroelectric power. Since 2020, the firm has significantly diversified its portfolio to include solar, wind, hydrogen, and thermal storage solutions. A notable initiative includes its role in the world’s largest seasonal heat storage facility, designed to supply 30 percent of Graz’s district heating. In addition to managing operational hydropower plants in Albania and Turkey, enso GmbH successfully exited its Norwegian portfolio in 2022–2023, maximising investor returns during peak conditions. Demonstrating global ambition, the firm has spearheaded hydropower developments in Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Nepal, and is currently advancing utility-scale battery projects in Italy and India. Its partnership with the African Union Development Agency and African pension fund associations marks a strategic push into the African continent, backed by the creation of a Green Transition Fund domiciled in Luxembourg. enso GmbH combines financial expertise with in-house technical capability, employing a team of seasoned engineers to oversee civil, mechanical, and electrical aspects of project development. This integrated approach enhances credibility as both project and asset manager. The firm's ventures and partnerships with major EPC contractors and institutional stakeholders further underscore its ability to handle infrastructure projects exceeding USD 1bn in value. The Capital Finance International (CFI.co) Judging Panel congratulates enso GmbH on winning the 2025 award for Best Hydro-Power and Renewable Energies Investment Partner (Europe).