INSIGHTS
A landmark COP28 deal for the energy transition
The IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2023 – Key takeaways, opportunities, and the impact of the IRA
Greenbacker Principal Quinn Pasloske discusses infrastructure investment opportunities in the energy transition, including the company’s first investment in green molecules
Greenbacker – Invest4Impact Replay 2023
An open letter on the resilient nature of Greenbacker’s sustainable infrastructure investments
The Case for Infrastructure and Renewables Outlook 2023
PRESS ROOM
Lightshift Energy raises $100 million from Greenbacker Capital Management to expand utility scale battery storage across North America
Lightshift Energy, formerly known as Delorean Power, announced capital infusions totaling $100 million from Greenbacker Capital Management LLC (“GCM”). The company has secured $20 million from a GCM-affiliated investment vehicle dedicated to making growth equity investments in sustainable infrastructure development platforms. These funds will be used to scale Lightshift’s team, accelerate sales, and grow its pipeline. In addition, Lightshift has secured $80 million from a second GCM-affiliated investment vehicle that invests in sustainable infrastructure assets. This capital will support the construction and operations of Lightshift’s portfolio.
Greenbacker Capital Management’s largest clean energy asset to date enters commercial operation
Greenbacker Capital Management announced that its largest operating asset to date has entered commercial operation. The 240 MWdc / 200 MWac utility-scale Appaloosa Solar 1 began delivering solar energy on January 24, 2024, helping contribute to Meta’s 100% renewable energy and net zero goals. In addition to representing a company milestone, the financing for the project also marked one of the first tax equity transactions to utilize the solar production tax credit newly expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Greenbacker announces new Chief Financial Officer, expands team with new Head of Infrastructure and Head of Capital Markets
Greenbacker is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Smith, CFA as CFO, effective February 1, 2024. Greenbacker also welcomes Daniel De Boer as Head of Infrastructure and Carl Weatherley-White as Head of Capital Markets. These newly created roles, integral to the firm’s growth, underscore Greenbacker’s expanding strategy, capability, and commitment to investing in the energy transition.
Greenbacker secures $92 million financing for storage and solar portfolio
Greenbacker Capital Management has entered into a $92 million financing agreement with BMO. The financing package—which includes a construction to term loan, tax equity bridge loan, term loan commitment, and letter of credit facility—will be used to support construction of the company’s largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project to date, the 30 MW / 120 MWh Holtville BESS, as well as a number of community solar projects.
Revolv secures $25 million in project financing for EV fleets
Revolv, a leading full-service provider of electric commercial fleets, today announced it has raised $25 million in equity project financing to fund the deployment of fleet electrification projects in the United States. Made possible by a commitment from Greenbacker Capital Management through an affiliated investment vehicle focused on sustainable infrastructure, the new Revolv facility will be the first dedicated non-recourse financing facility for commercial EVs and charging stations in North America.
Greenbacker delivers third quarter results
Greenbacker announces third quarter financial and operational results, including year-over-year increases in clean power operating capacity, production, and revenue, as well as valuation adjustments to address interest rates and rising insurance costs. The Company’s operating capacity increased by 305 MW, including its third largest operating project to date–the 99 MW Fall River solar project in South Dakota.
Greenbacker Principal Quinn Pasloske discusses infrastructure investment opportunities in the energy transition, including the company’s first investment in green molecules
Quinn Pasloske joined the Invested in Climate podcast alongside Ben…
Greenbacker Development Opportunities expands private equity investment team
Greenbacker Capital Management is pleased to announce that it has expanded its private equity investment team, hiring Rahul Bhalodia as a managing director of the Greenbacker Development Opportunities strategy. Bhalodia augments the firm’s ability to continue scaling the strategy, which invests in growth-stage sustainable infrastructure development platforms. Additionally, new associates Lea Beylot-Lacroix and Rushabh Nahar will support the strategy’s efforts to identify and partner with leading development teams, fund their growth, and help them scale into mature platforms.
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC announces update regarding its share repurchase program
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC has shared an update regarding its plans over the course of the next 12–18 months, as it continues to work to empower a sustainable world.
Greenbacker commits to exclusive, long-term recycling partnership with SOLARCYCLE
SOLARCYCYCLE was chosen as a partner because the recycler can meet Greenbacker’s rigorous sustainability and compliance goals for retired solar panels, including rapid testing for overall health and potential reuse of panels; low-cost, eco-friendly recycling to extract core materials; and advanced tracking and reporting of sustainability metrics.