International Finance Corporation
International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with global offices, IFC provides financial and advisory services to support economic activities across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services. It invests in both direct equity and debt, as well as fund investments, with a focus on projects that promote sustainable development and inclusive growth. IFC's investment range typically spans from $1 million to $100 million, with a minority equity stake, often up to 20%. It also offers debt financing, with loan sizes up to 25% of total project costs or 50% for expansion projects. IFC's portfolio includes a mix of asset-backed securities, corporate debt securities, government obligations, equity investments, and derivative assets. It aims to exit investments through domestic stock markets, arrangements with project sponsors, or public listings within 7 to 15 years.
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Past deals in Solar Energy
Acciona
Post in 2025
Acciona is a leading Spanish corporation specializing in sustainable solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Established over a century ago, it employs more than 30,000 people and operates in over 30 countries across five continents. The company is structured into two main divisions: energy and infrastructure. The energy division emphasizes renewable technologies, focusing on wind, solar, hydro, and biomass, while the infrastructure division includes construction, water treatment, and various service lines. Acciona undertakes projects through government concessions or independent opportunities, ensuring a commitment to sustainability through its Sustainability Master Plan, which aims to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact.
Sol Agora
Debt Financing in 2024
Sol Agora operates within the financial services sector, specializing in providing solar financing solutions that are agile, easy, and devoid of bureaucratic hurdles, all through a fully digital platform. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 30 products, focusing on citrus fruits, fruits, vegetables, and exotic fruits. Sol Agora aims to facilitate the adoption of solar energy by offering financing options that make it easier for customers to invest in solar projects. Through its website, customers can simulate their solar projects, understanding the potential benefits and costs involved. Sol Agora is part of the Descarbonize Soluções ecosystem, indicating a broader commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Rezolv Energy
Debt Financing in 2024
Rezolv Energy is an independent renewable energy producer based in Prague, Czech Republic, specializing in the development and operation of a multi-gigawatt portfolio of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The company is dedicated to building a sustainable power portfolio in Central and South Eastern Europe and focuses on delivering subsidy-free renewable energy at stable prices for industrial and commercial users. By managing renewable energy projects from late-stage development through construction to long-term operation, Rezolv Energy aims to support countries and businesses in addressing energy security challenges and complying with climate policies.
Fourth Partner Energy
Private Equity Round in 2024
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.
Fourth Partner Energy
Debt Financing in 2023
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.
Nuru
Series B in 2023
Nuru is a company based in Goma, Nord-Kivu, Congo, focused on enhancing connectivity and providing affordable energy solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015, Nuru specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grids. It made a significant impact in 2017 by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid and is currently working on constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which is set to become the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. Nuru's mini-grids utilize solar photovoltaic technology combined with battery storage, allowing commercial and industrial users to access renewable energy effectively.
Neoenergia
Post in 2023
Neoenergia S.A. is a Brazilian company involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and commercialization of electric energy. With an installed generation capacity of approximately 4.1 gigawatts, the company operates seven hydroelectric plants and 44 wind farms, alongside 826 kilometers of transmission lines and eight substations. Neoenergia serves around 34 million customers across several states, including Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, São Paulo, and Mato Grosso do Sul. In addition to its core business, the company offers energy management and consulting services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Neoenergia is a subsidiary of Iberdrola S.A.
Voltalia
Post in 2023
Voltalia is a power producer and service provider specializing in renewable electricity generation from solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage solutions. The company possesses extensive expertise across the entire value chain of renewable energy projects, including development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation and maintenance. Operating in 20 countries, Voltalia offers its services to clients worldwide, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in the energy sector. As of late 2018, the company had developed and sold over 1.8 GW of capacity, constructed more than 1.3 GW, and managed over 1 GW of operational capacity, with a consolidated ownership of more than 0.5 GW. While it generates a significant portion of its revenue from services, its primary geographical focus is in Europe.
AMEA Power
Debt Financing in 2022
AMEA Power is a company focused on the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy projects, aiming to facilitate the transition to clean energy. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, wind, solar, battery storage, ammonia, and water desalination plants. By providing a variety of power solutions, AMEA Power seeks to support economic development and enhance living standards, particularly in emerging markets across Africa and other regions. The company is committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy to meet the needs of the communities it serves, contributing to both environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Yellow Door Energy
Venture Round in 2022
Yellow Door Energy, established in 2015 with headquarters in Dubai and operations in Amman, specializes in distributed solar power generation for commercial and industrial customers across the Middle East and Africa. The company finances, designs, builds, operates, and maintains solar plants, enabling clients to adopt renewable energy solutions without upfront capital expenditure. Once operational, clients pay a monthly bill based on electricity produced. Yellow Door Energy aims to develop over 1 gigawatt of distributed solar capacity, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and clean energy in the region.
AMEA Power
Debt Financing in 2022
AMEA Power is a company focused on the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy projects, aiming to facilitate the transition to clean energy. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, wind, solar, battery storage, ammonia, and water desalination plants. By providing a variety of power solutions, AMEA Power seeks to support economic development and enhance living standards, particularly in emerging markets across Africa and other regions. The company is committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy to meet the needs of the communities it serves, contributing to both environmental sustainability and economic growth.
X-Elio
Debt Financing in 2021
X-ELIO is a leading firm specialized in the development, construction, financing & operation of photovoltaic plants with a global presence.
Daystar Power
Debt Financing in 2021
Daystar Power specializes in delivering solar power and energy efficiency solutions tailored for businesses in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. By providing affordable, reliable, and clean power through solar hybrid systems, Daystar Power helps its clients significantly reduce power costs, diesel consumption, and environmental pollution. The company offers these services to customers either as a cash sale or on a monthly fee basis, ensuring stable power supply for businesses across Africa.
Sunbox
Grant in 2021
Sunbox is a global corporation specializing in clean energy solutions. It operates a solar company focused on assisting families in areas with electricity scarcity, such as Gaza. The company's core product is a solar device that delivers safe, renewable energy and more affordable electricity, helping to alleviate power shortages in these regions.
Solfácil
Series B in 2021
Solfácil is a company that supports solar installers by providing an ecosystem of financial services, equipment sourcing, and technology solutions. Their platform offers professional tools designed to facilitate the closing of deals and investment in solar power systems. This enables customers to access credit lines for solar installations without requiring upfront investments, thereby promoting the adoption of solar energy.
Yellow Door Energy
Series A in 2019
Yellow Door Energy, established in 2015 with headquarters in Dubai and operations in Amman, specializes in distributed solar power generation for commercial and industrial customers across the Middle East and Africa. The company finances, designs, builds, operates, and maintains solar plants, enabling clients to adopt renewable energy solutions without upfront capital expenditure. Once operational, clients pay a monthly bill based on electricity produced. Yellow Door Energy aims to develop over 1 gigawatt of distributed solar capacity, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and clean energy in the region.
Azure Power
Post in 2018
Azure Power is a leading provider of solar energy in India, specializing in the development, construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants. The company focuses on generating solar energy while managing all associated responsibilities and complexities, allowing customers to benefit from renewable power without incurring high upfront costs. Azure Power generates revenue from a diverse clientele that includes both central and state government utilities, as well as commercial entities. Its operational capacity is primarily concentrated in regions with high solar irradiation, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
Yoma Micro Power
Venture Round in 2018
Yoma Micro Power is a company that focuses on building, owning, and operating small-scale power plants and mini-grids in off-grid regions of Myanmar. Its primary objective is to generate and distribute electricity to underserved rural communities and telecommunication towers, facilitating access to reliable power. The company utilizes a combination of photovoltaic solar modules, diesel generators, and energy storage solutions to power its projects. Through its mini-grids, Yoma Micro Power connects surrounding households, thereby enhancing the quality of life in these areas by providing essential electricity services.
CleanMax
Venture Round in 2017
CleanMax is the largest developer of onsite and off-site solar solutions for corporate customers in India, specializing in a build-own-operate model. The company provides end-to-end clean energy services for the commercial and industrial sectors, focusing on renewable energy projects that include construction, financing, and operations and maintenance. CleanMax develops solar projects on a turnkey basis, ensuring that clients receive clean power at rates lower than grid tariffs without requiring any upfront investment. With a growing presence in India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, CleanMax aims to deliver sustainable energy solutions and facilitate the transition to renewable energy for its clients.
Azure Power
Post in 2017
Azure Power is a leading provider of solar energy in India, specializing in the development, construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants. The company focuses on generating solar energy while managing all associated responsibilities and complexities, allowing customers to benefit from renewable power without incurring high upfront costs. Azure Power generates revenue from a diverse clientele that includes both central and state government utilities, as well as commercial entities. Its operational capacity is primarily concentrated in regions with high solar irradiation, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
ContourGlobal
Debt Financing in 2017
ContourGlobal is an international power generation company headquartered in London, England, founded in 2005. The company develops, acquires, operates, and manages wholesale electric power generation assets, with a diverse portfolio that includes both thermal and renewable energy sources. ContourGlobal's renewable energy segment generates electricity from hydro, solar, wind, and biogas, totaling 1,808 MW, while its thermal energy segment, utilizing gas, coal, and oil, produces 2,509 MW. Overall, the company operates approximately 4,841 MW across 107 power plants in 18 countries and three continents, employing around 2,000 individuals. By focusing on long-term contracts and a variety of fuel types, ContourGlobal aims to create economic and social value in the communities it serves.
Hero Future Energies
Private Equity Round in 2017
Hero Future Energies Limited is a renewable energy company based in New Delhi, India, established in 2012 as a subsidiary of Hero MotoCorp Limited. The company specializes in the generation and distribution of clean energy through projects focused on wind, solar, and hydro power. Additionally, it develops rooftop and off-grid solutions, providing decentralized power to a diverse clientele that includes industries, businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government organizations. Hero Future Energies offers a comprehensive range of services, including demand assessments, design, engineering, regulatory approvals, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation and maintenance of energy systems. By promoting the use of renewable energy, the company aids its clients in meeting their Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, thus contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Mobisol
Series B in 2016
Mobisol GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in the development and installation of solar home systems, aimed at providing clean and affordable electricity to low-income customers without access to conventional power sources. Founded in 2010, Mobisol offers modular solar energy solutions that power LED lights, radios, mobile phones, and various household appliances, along with productive use devices. The company combines solar technology with an innovative repayment scheme facilitated through mobile banking, making it accessible for its target market. With additional offices in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya, Mobisol focuses on delivering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, enhancing energy access and promoting environmental sustainability in developing nations. As of October 31, 2019, Mobisol operates as a subsidiary of ENGIE SA.
Lekela Power
Private Equity Round in 2016
Lekela Power B.V., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam, specializes in renewable energy generation across Africa, focusing on utility-scale wind and solar projects. The company develops, constructs, and operates its portfolio in countries such as Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Senegal. By delivering secure and reliable renewable energy, Lekela Power serves a variety of consumers, including governments, utilities, and large-scale industrial clients. The company aims to enhance energy accessibility to foster sustainable growth on the continent while transitioning towards a cleaner energy future. Lekela operates as a subsidiary of Mainstream Renewable Power Limited, primarily focusing on advancing projects from mid or late-stage development to long-term operational status.
Zola Electric
Debt Financing in 2015
Zola Electric is a provider of off-grid solar solutions focused on the African market, specifically operating in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Founded in 2012 and based in Arusha, Tanzania, with an office in San Francisco, the company specializes in renewable energy systems that leverage advanced solar, battery, and power electronics technology. Zola Electric offers solar home kits through a leasing or purchase model, enabling households and businesses to access clean and affordable energy. The company employs a pay-as-you-go micro-finance system that accommodates varying energy needs and income levels, powering over 180,000 homes and businesses. Recognized for its innovative approach, Zola Electric has received several awards, including the UN Momentum for Change Award and the Zayed Future Energy Prize, and is included in the Global Cleantech 100.
BMR Energy
Debt Financing in 2015
BMR Energy plans, builds, and operates bioenergy plants, wind turbines, and solar power plants. It is based in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
NantEnergy
Venture Round in 2013
NantEnergy, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced energy storage solutions, focusing on innovative technologies such as air-breathing zinc rechargeable cells and SmartStorage micro-grid solar systems. Founded in 2006 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with additional locations in Sonoma County, California, NantEnergy aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable energy storage products for various applications. These include off-grid electrification, solar-powered microgrids, telecommunications, and backup power solutions, catering to the needs of both commercial and utility-scale projects. The company's breakthrough rechargeable metal-air battery technology utilizes atmospheric oxygen to store energy efficiently and safely, positioning NantEnergy as a key player in the transition toward cleaner energy generation and consumption.
NSL Renewable Power
Series A in 2013
NSL Renewable Power Private Limited is a prominent renewable energy company based in Hyderabad, India, incorporated in 1985. It focuses on developing, operating, and managing a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, biomass, hydel, and thermal power. As a subsidiary of NSL Group of Companies Pvt Ltd, the company has established itself as one of the fastest-growing independent power producers in the country. With a highly skilled workforce, NSL Renewable Power employs a unique business model across its various energy verticals, ensuring comprehensive expertise in project implementation and operation. The company's commitment to renewable energy not only aims to generate returns but also contributes positively to society and the environment.
NSL Renewable Power
Venture Round in 2013
NSL Renewable Power Private Limited is a prominent renewable energy company based in Hyderabad, India, incorporated in 1985. It focuses on developing, operating, and managing a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, biomass, hydel, and thermal power. As a subsidiary of NSL Group of Companies Pvt Ltd, the company has established itself as one of the fastest-growing independent power producers in the country. With a highly skilled workforce, NSL Renewable Power employs a unique business model across its various energy verticals, ensuring comprehensive expertise in project implementation and operation. The company's commitment to renewable energy not only aims to generate returns but also contributes positively to society and the environment.
Sunpreme
Series B in 2011
Sunpreme Inc. is a solar photovoltaic company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of hybrid solar cell technology products. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company produces a range of solar panels, including commercial ground, commercial rooftop, residential rooftop, and tropical rooftop bi-facial panels. These products are engineered to generate electricity from both sides, enhancing energy output and resilience against harsh environmental conditions. Sunpreme's solar solutions are utilized in various sectors, including K-12 schools, municipalities, corporate parking lots, and residential buildings, with deployments across the United States and international markets such as Brazil, Canada, and India. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, China, and distributes its products through sales partners in North America, Europe, and Asia, aiming to meet the increasing global demand for affordable and sustainable energy solutions.
NSL Renewable Power
Venture Round in 2011
NSL Renewable Power Private Limited is a prominent renewable energy company based in Hyderabad, India, incorporated in 1985. It focuses on developing, operating, and managing a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, biomass, hydel, and thermal power. As a subsidiary of NSL Group of Companies Pvt Ltd, the company has established itself as one of the fastest-growing independent power producers in the country. With a highly skilled workforce, NSL Renewable Power employs a unique business model across its various energy verticals, ensuring comprehensive expertise in project implementation and operation. The company's commitment to renewable energy not only aims to generate returns but also contributes positively to society and the environment.
Nitol Solar
Venture Round in 2008
Nitol Solar is an international, vertically integrated company focused on the scientific development and manufacturing of products for solar energy generation. The company operates a facility in the Irkutsk Region of Russia, where it produces chemical components, including chlorine and silicon gas. These materials are essential for the production of trichlorosilane and solar-grade polycrystalline silicon, which are utilized in the creation of polycrystalline wafers for solar cells. Nitol Solar's business encompasses the entire value chain, from raw materials to finished solar energy products, positioning it as a key player in the global solar industry.
Sun King
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.
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