Ørsted
Ørsted is a Danish company specializing in the development and maintenance of offshore and onshore renewable energy farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants. Formerly known as DONG Energy, Ørsted has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, committing to a vision of a world powered entirely by green energy. The company has dramatically reduced its coal consumption by 73% and aims to completely phase out coal by 2023. As a global leader in offshore wind, Ørsted holds a 25% market share, providing energy to approximately 9.5 million people. By the end of 2023, Ørsted operated 8.9 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, with the United Kingdom being its largest market, followed by Germany and Denmark. The company is also expanding its presence outside Europe with projects in Taiwan and the United States, where it operates 4.8 gigawatts of onshore wind and solar assets. In addition to its renewable initiatives, Ørsted still engages in traditional utilities, including conventional power plants.
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OSTWIND
Acquisition in 2022
Ostwind is a developer of wind and solar energy projects based in Regensburg, Germany, focusing on serving the renewable energy needs of municipalities, community wind farms, energy cooperatives, municipal utilities, and regional energy supply companies. The company specializes in the planning, construction, operational management, and implementation of wind turbines and solar panels, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions in Germany and across Europe.
Deepwater Wind
Acquisition in 2018
Deepwater Wind is a U.S.-based company specializing in offshore wind development. It engages in the full lifecycle of utility-scale offshore wind farms, from conception to operation, utilizing proven technology and leveraging its experienced management team's global renewable energy and marine project expertise. The company focuses on multiple East Coast markets, including New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, and New Jersey, aiming to deliver clean and cost-effective electricity.
Lincoln Clean Energy
Acquisition in 2018
Lincoln Clean Energy is a developer, owner, and operator of clean power projects with a strong emphasis on wind and solar energy in the United States. The company has successfully developed projects with over $2 billion in capital investment, particularly in major electricity markets such as Texas, California, and New Jersey. It is currently engaged in the construction of over 4,500 megawatts of clean energy projects, including notable initiatives like Oak Solar, Lone Valley, Horse Creek Wind, Electra Wind, and Willow Springs Windfarm, extending its influence across North America and Europe. Following its acquisition by I Squared Capital in late 2015, Lincoln Clean Energy has positioned itself as a long-term owner of its developed projects and aims to deploy more than $250 million in equity capital to expand its development backlog.
The Carbon Trust
Venture Round in 2016
Carbon Trust, founded in 2001 and based in London, is dedicated to fostering a sustainable, low-carbon economy by assisting businesses, governments, and organizations worldwide in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing resource efficiency. With a team of over 200 experts in sustainability, including engineers and policy specialists, Carbon Trust leverages nearly two decades of experience in the climate change sector. The organization collaborates with various stakeholders to provide strategic direction, carbon reduction plans, and energy systems solutions. Its focus areas include corporate sustainability, green finance, and future energy systems, with particular emphasis on offshore wind and net-zero initiatives. Additionally, Carbon Trust supports cities, states, and regions in addressing the climate emergency, reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable future. Surpluses from its commercial activities are reinvested into these initiatives, ensuring a continuous drive towards its mission.
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