BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas SA is a prominent banking and financial services provider headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 1848, the company operates through two primary divisions: Retail Banking and Services, and Corporate and Institutional Banking. It offers a comprehensive array of services, including corporate vehicle leasing, digital banking, investment services, and cash management for corporate clients. Additionally, BNP Paribas provides credit solutions for individuals under various brands, as well as wealth management, insurance, and asset management services. The company also engages in global market services, which encompass investment, hedging, financing, and market intelligence across different asset classes. Furthermore, it supports institutional and corporate clients with corporate trade and treasury services, debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and equity capital market services. Through its diverse offerings, BNP Paribas aims to facilitate growth and development for a wide range of clientele, from retail customers to large corporations.

Stephen Blumenreich

Managing Director, Head of Healthcare

Jean-Laurent Bonnafe

CEO

Jean-Laurent Bonnafé

Director and CEO

Philippe Bordenave

COO

Christopher Sked

Managing Director

Jacques d'Estais

Deputy COO and Head of International Financial Services

Ghanem Al Araj

Managing Director

Past deals in Renewables

Grenergy Renovables

Post in 2025
GRENERGY RENOVABLES produce energy independently through the development, financial structuring, building, operation, and maintenance of large-scale renewable energy plants. Grenergy has a strong international presence in Latin America, through a regional strategy that counts with various offices in countries like Mexico, Chile or Peru. In these markets, Grenergy has developed a significant portfolio of wind and solar photovoltaic energy projects, consolidating a diversified and flexible business model that can adapt to the particular circumstances of each market.

NHOA

Post in 2024
NHOA develops technologies enabling the global transition towards clean energy and sustainable mobility, shaping the future of a next generation living in harmony with our planet.

Enfinity NV

Debt Financing in 2024
Enfinity Global is a renewable energy company that focuses on the development, financing, construction, and operation of solar and wind energy projects globally. Enfinity Global is known for its focus on renewable energy projects. This includes the development, financing, construction, and operation of solar and wind energy facilities. Enfinity Global possesses a diverse portfolio comprising 20 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy and storage projects. This portfolio includes operational assets, projects under construction, and initiatives in various stages of development. With offices located in the United States, Europe, Japan, and India, the company is dedicated to playing a substantial role in advancing a sustainable, net-zero carbon economy.

Grenergy Renovables

Post in 2024
GRENERGY RENOVABLES produce energy independently through the development, financial structuring, building, operation, and maintenance of large-scale renewable energy plants. Grenergy has a strong international presence in Latin America, through a regional strategy that counts with various offices in countries like Mexico, Chile or Peru. In these markets, Grenergy has developed a significant portfolio of wind and solar photovoltaic energy projects, consolidating a diversified and flexible business model that can adapt to the particular circumstances of each market.

zolar

Debt Financing in 2024
ZOLAR GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing, building, and providing customized residential solar and battery systems. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive online configurator that allows homeowners to tailor their photovoltaic systems to meet individual needs while receiving expert assistance. ZOLAR coordinates the installation process through a network of local partner companies, ensuring that each system is properly implemented. Employing around 200 individuals, ZOLAR aims to promote energy independence for households by facilitating the integration of energy generation, storage, and smart home solutions. The company encourages customers to produce their own green electricity, thereby reducing reliance on the mains grid and contributing to climate protection initiatives. Through its innovative approach, ZOLAR envisions a future where solar systems are installed on rooftops worldwide, empowering households to neutralize their carbon footprints.

Hydrogen Refueling

Debt Financing in 2024
Hydrogen Refueling Solutions provides comprehensive hydrogen refueling station solutions tailored for various vehicle types, including light and heavy fleets. Their offerings cater to the mobility market, as well as industrial activities, energy storage, and other sectors. By facilitating access to hydrogen, the company supports the transition to green mobility and promotes the use of fuel cell electric vehicles. Their refueling stations are designed to accommodate large-capacity vehicles, making them suitable for a diverse range of applications, including trucks, buses, and passenger cars.

Solarpack

Debt Financing in 2024
Solarpack is an independent solar photovoltaic power producer that specializes in the development and operation of large-scale solar projects. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Getxo, Vizcaya, Spain, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including financing, construction, and management of utility-scale solar plants. With a total operational capacity of 160 MW across 13 plants and asset management services for an additional 302 MW, Solarpack has a diversified geographical presence, employing over 140 people in 10 countries. The company aims to contribute to sustainable energy infrastructure while fostering social development within the communities it serves by creating economic value and promoting quality employment through its initiatives.

ENGIE North America

Debt Financing in 2024
ENGIE manages a range of energy businesses in the United States and Canada, including electricity generation and cogeneration, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) distribution and sales, retail energy sales, and comprehensive services to help customers run their facilities more efficiently and optimize energy use and expense. Nearly 100 percent of the company’s power generation portfolio is low carbon or carbon free. Globally, the company is present in 70 countries and employs 153,000 people, including 1,000 researchers in 11 R&D centers.

Vena Energy

Debt Financing in 2024
Vena Energy is a prominent independent power producer based in Singapore, specializing in the development, construction, operation, and management of renewable energy plants. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on sustainable and affordable energy solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. By owning and commercializing a diverse portfolio of renewable energy resources, Vena Energy aims to enhance the quality and cost efficiency of renewable energy systems for its customers. Its commitment to renewable energy positions it as a key player in the transition towards sustainable energy sources.

1Komma5°

Debt Financing in 2023
1KOMMA5 ° offers all owners of electric vehicles free electricity, which they refinance through trading with so-called GHG quotas. 1KOMMA5 ° encourages a self-determined and CO2-neutral lifestyle. It combines craftsmanship and high technology to always deliver the cheapest and cleanest energy whether photovoltaics, energy storage, heat pumps, or electric car charging stations.

First Solar

Post in 2023
First Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic panels and systems, utilizing advanced cadmium telluride technology known as thin-film technology to convert sunlight into electricity. The company focuses on utility-scale development projects and operates production facilities in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India. By continually reducing manufacturing costs, First Solar aims to provide an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. It also emphasizes responsible product life cycle management through a comprehensive collection and recycling program for its solar modules, setting industry standards in sustainability.

Bord na Mona

Debt Financing in 2023
Bord na Mona is an iconic Irish company operating six business units: Powergen, Biomass, Resource Recovery, Peat, Horticulture, and Fuels.

Ecoat

Venture Round in 2023
Ecoat develops bio-based chemistries tailored for the coatings industry, focusing on sustainable solutions. The company offers a range of water-based, bio-based products, including bio-based alkyd emulsions, acrylics, and specialty oils. Its product lineup features innovative offerings such as secoia, inokem, air purifying emulsions, and solkem, all designed to promote environmental sustainability within the paint and coating sector. By emphasizing the adoption of eco-friendly materials, Ecoat aims to facilitate the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices.

Atawey

Private Equity Round in 2023
ATAWEY, founded in 2012 by Jean-Michel Amaré and Pierre-Jean Bonnefond, specializes in designing and manufacturing autonomous energy solutions specifically for isolated sites. The company employs established French technologies to provide innovative and sustainable energy products tailored to the unique needs of each client. ATAWEY focuses on delivering turnkey power supply systems, including hydrogen refueling stations, which offer a clean and reliable alternative to traditional energy sources. By addressing the challenges of energy availability in remote locations, ATAWEY ensures that businesses can access green energy even in situations where batteries may be depleted and diesel options have a substantial carbon footprint. The company is committed to project management that emphasizes adaptability, reliability, and environmental responsibility, aiming for economic viability and quick returns on investment for its clients.

Stegra

Debt Financing in 2022
Stegra operates a steel production plant focused on decarbonizing the steel industry in Europe through the use of green hydrogen. The facility is designed as a fully integrated, digitalized, and automated greenfield plant, which combines raw materials, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence to produce fossil-free steel. By replacing traditional CO2-intensive coal with green hydrogen, the plant significantly reduces emissions, with water and heat as the primary byproducts. This innovative approach enables clients to access high-quality, sustainable steel at a competitive cost, contributing to the broader goal of accelerating decarbonization in the steel sector.

Qcells

Debt Financing in 2022
Qcells is a clean energy companies, recognized for its established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules, portfolio of intelligent storage systems, and growing international pipeline of large-scale renewable energy projects. Qcells also provides renewable electricity retail services and packages to end customers the world over. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) with its diverse international manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Malaysia, China, and South Korea. Qcells offers Completely Clean Energy through the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, storage solutions, renewable electricity contracting and large-scale solar power plants. Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Qcells provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, governmental and residential markets.

CarbonWorks

Series A in 2022
CarbonWorks is specialising in the use of microalgae to capture and utilise carbon dioxide.

Ib Vogt

Debt Financing in 2021
Ib Vogt is a Berlin-based company established in 2002 that specializes in the development, design, engineering, financing, operation, and maintenance of turnkey photovoltaic (PV) plants. The company focuses on renewable energy projects and serves a global clientele, which includes prominent blue-chip companies and investment firms in the renewable energy sector. Ib Vogt's expertise encompasses all aspects of solar power plant development and asset management, positioning it as a key player in the renewable energy market.

Archaea Energy

Post in 2021
Archaea Energy, LLC is a developer and producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) based in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on capturing waste emissions and transforming them into low-carbon fuel, providing a sustainable solution for high-carbon emission processes that are difficult to electrify. Archaea Energy operates an RNG platform that encompasses the development, construction, and maintenance of RNG facilities across the United States. Through its efforts, the company aims to contribute to decarbonization and the transition to cleaner energy sources.

Origin Materials

Post in 2021
Origin Materials is a carbon-negative materials company that specializes in converting carbon from biomass into valuable materials, effectively reducing reliance on fossil resources while capturing carbon during the process. By utilizing its patented technology, Origin transforms inexpensive and abundant non-food biomass, such as sustainable wood residues, into a variety of end products. These products encompass a wide range of applications, including clothing, textiles, plastics, packaging, automotive parts, tires, carpeting, and toys. The company aims to address a market potential valued at approximately $1 trillion, offering innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.

GenCell

Post in 2021
GenCell Ltd. develops innovative fuel cell solutions aimed at providing clean and reliable power globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including the GenCell A5, designed for off-grid power applications in telecom, education, and water purification; the GenCell G5rx, which serves as a utility backup power solution providing 5kW of electricity during outages; and the GenCell G5, a long-duration uninterruptible power supply offering 5kW of backup power for various sectors such as telecom, healthcare, and industrial applications. Additionally, GenCell provides the GenCell IoT Remote Manager, facilitating support for backup power systems across multiple industries. The company focuses on creating green, cost-effective energy solutions to meet the increasing demands for business preparedness and response.

Sierra Energy

Series A in 2019
Sierra Energy, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Davis, California, specializes in developing innovative technology that converts waste into energy without combustion. The company's flagship FastOx® gasification technology employs steam and oxygen to break down waste at a molecular level, producing clean syngas that can be converted into valuable products. This sustainable solution is designed to address the needs of the modern waste industry while promoting a zero-waste future. Sierra Energy actively advances its technology, testing new applications at the Sierra Energy Research Park and operating a commercial facility in Monterey County, California. By offering a reliable method for waste management, Sierra Energy aims to support local municipalities and governments in enhancing environmental protection, achieving energy independence, and generating revenue.

depsys

Series B in 2019
DEPsys is a Swiss technology company based in Puidoux, situated in the Lavaux region near Lake Geneva. The company specializes in developing modular power-grid systems that facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, into traditional low-voltage electricity networks. DEPsys offers a network optimization platform that measures, monitors, and controls these power grids, helping energy providers manage the challenges posed by decentralized energy production and increasing demand. By providing innovative solutions, DEPsys aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of electricity distribution in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

SET Ventures

Funding Round in 2019
SET Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, founded in 2007, that focuses on investing in early to growth-stage companies dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for a carbon-free energy system. The firm emphasizes digital technology and innovative business models within the information communication and technology, smart energy, and energy sectors. Its investment areas include energy generation, distribution, and storage, with a particular interest in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and bioenergy. SET Ventures targets companies that offer intelligent software and services, smart cities, and energy efficiency technologies, as well as those involved in electric mobility and advanced energy storage solutions. By investing primarily in European companies, SET Ventures aims to support pioneering founders with capital, community, and insights to drive systemic change in how energy is generated, distributed, stored, and consumed. Investments typically range from €0.5 million to €6 million per company, and the firm often seeks a supervisory board seat to provide strategic guidance.

Stem

Series D in 2018
Stem brings and optimizes energy consumption to business through its distributed storage technology. Since 2009, Stem has been analyzing how various types of businesses use electricity and how they are charged for it. The company uses this information to design a solution that protects companies from unnecessarily high electricity costs without requiring any changes to the way they run their businesses. Stem combines big data, predictive analytics, and energy storage to reduce electric costs for businesses and in aggregate, deliver services to the grid.

Sunna Design

Series A in 2017
Sunna Design is a France-based company established in 2011 and headquartered in Blanquefort. The firm specializes in designing and producing LED and solar lighting solutions, focusing primarily on integrated solar street lights for both isolated and urban environments. Sunna Design aims to provide reliable and sustainable public lighting, particularly in areas with limited or no access to electricity. Their products facilitate the use of renewable energy sources, helping clients reduce pollution and save costs. Additionally, the company offers design solutions and smart grids powered by solar energy, contributing to more efficient public lighting infrastructure.

EkWateur

Series A in 2017
EkWateur, founded in November 2015, aims to become a significant player in the French energy retail market by offering a seamless and innovative customer experience. The company specializes in supplying 100% green energy, including electricity, gas, and firewood, to both residential and business clients. By providing a user-friendly platform, EkWateur enables customers to easily switch to more transparent and environmentally friendly energy sources. This approach not only supports individual energy transitions but also encourages large producers to move away from fossil fuels, thereby promoting a cleaner energy future.

Carroll County Energy

Debt Financing in 2015
Carroll County Energy LLC operates as an energy development company.

Enerbee

Venture Round in 2015
EnerBee is an industrial start-up focused on developing innovative energy harvesting technology that generates power from motion. This technology aims to replace traditional batteries in consumer and industrial smart devices, which are widely used in everyday items like watches, remote controls, and various connected devices. With over 30 billion coin cell batteries sold annually, EnerBee's multi-patented motion-based generators offer a sustainable alternative by providing fully autonomous energy solutions. The company's products can support functions such as speed measurement, radio communication, and additional sensors, thereby helping users reduce reliance on batteries and save energy and costs.

Ideol Offshore

Venture Round in 2015
Ideol is a global and pure player in floating foundations for offshore wind and has been engineering and accompanying floating offshore wind projects from conception to installation since 2010. Recipient of numerous innovation and entrepreneurship awards and recognized as one of the most promising cleantech companies, Ideol’s fully integrated team of over 60 experts and engineers has patented numerous innovations of which its globally acclaimed Damping Pool ®. A prestigious panel of international private and public investors have been supporting the company’s growth since its creation.

Cypress Creek Renewables

Cypress Creek Renewables is the American leader in Local Solar. Cypress uses a data driven approach to identify and acquire underutilized land on which it builds solar farms ranging from 2 – 20MW on average, and currently owns the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi River. Cypress sells the renewable energy these solar farms create back to local communities, typically at rates lower than fossil fuels. This process guarantees widespread, affordable access to clean energy.
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