Renewable Energy Private Equity Firms
Comprehensive directory of the leading private equity firms investing in renewable energy, clean technology, and sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
Blackstone's energy transition platform employs a flexible investment strategy across the entire energy transition value chain, including high-quality equipment, service and technology providers, and large-scale infrastructure projects that contribute to decarbonization.
$31.7B
New York, NY
2007
Global
BETP IV - $5.6B (2024)
Key Investments
Invenergy • Sphera • Aypa Power
ECP is a leading investor with a proven track record in power, renewables, storage and sustainability, and decarbonization infrastructure. They provide reliable, affordable and secure energy for generations to come.
$31B
Short Hills, NJ
2005
North America
ECP V - $7.5B (2023)
Key Investments
Calpine • Longroad Energy • Advanced Power
One of the world's largest alternative asset managers with a focus on real estate, clean energy, infrastructure, and private equity. Brookfield has been a pioneer in renewable energy investments globally.
$850B
Toronto, ON
1899
Global
Global Transition Fund I - $15B (2023)
Key Investments
Westinghouse Electric • TerraForm Power • Brookfield Renewable
EIP is a global venture capital firm leading the transition to a sustainable future. With over 80 professionals across multiple offices, they invest globally across venture, growth, credit, and infrastructure.
$2.5B
New York, NY
2015
Global
Fund IV - $530M (2024)
Key Investments
ChargePoint • Stem • AutoGrid
Capital Dynamics' global Clean Energy platform makes direct equity investments in carbon-reducing renewable energy power generation from late-stage development to commercial operations. The team targets value-added opportunities in the changing renewable marketplace.
$26B
New York, NY
1999
Global
Clean Energy Infrastructure XIII - $3.5B (2024)
Key Investments
Cedar Creek Wind • Phoebe Solar • Big Beau Solar
Stonepeak is committed to investing in infrastructure that supports an equitable, reliable, and affordable energy transition. They invest across the energy value chain, from renewable energy to infrastructure enabling cleaner fuels and mass electrification.
$67B
New York, NY
2011
Global
Fund V - $25B (2024)
Key Investments
Clean Energy Fuels • Maas Energy Works • Madison Energy
TPG Rise Climate offers a differentiated, multi-strategy approach to climate investing with capital across private equity, transition infrastructure, and the global south. Part of TPG's $40B+ Impact platform.
$12.9B
San Francisco, CA
2017
Global
Rise Climate - $7.3B (2022)
Key Investments
Inclusive Energy • Verra Mobility • Solestial
KKR's infrastructure strategy focuses on essential infrastructure assets including renewable energy, power generation, and energy transition investments. They leverage operational expertise to drive value creation.
$45B
New York, NY
2008
Global
Infrastructure Fund V - $19B (2023)
Key Investments
Acciona Energia • Virescent Infrastructure • Leeward Renewable Energy
Generate Capital builds, owns, and operates sustainable infrastructure to provide dependable and economical resource solutions. They focus on the transition to a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable world.
$10B
San Francisco, CA
2014
North America
Platform VIII - $2B (2024)
Key Investments
Pine Gate Renewables • Swift Current Energy • CalWave Power
Quantum Energy Partners provides capital to the global energy industry with increasing focus on energy transition technologies and infrastructure. They invest across the energy value chain with particular expertise in midstream and power.
$12.3B
Houston, TX
1998
Global
Fund VII - $4.5B (2022)
Key Investments
Venture Global LNG • Summit Carbon Solutions • Matrix Renewables
New Energy Capital is a private equity firm that invests in clean energy and infrastructure assets. NEC focuses on proven technologies and experienced management teams in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.
$794.5M
Hanover, NH
2006
North America
NEC Fund IV - $350M (2023)
Key Investments
Revolution Wind • Ranger Power • Clean Energy Associates
Greencoat Capital is the largest sector-focused renewable energy investor in the UK, with around 12GW of renewable capacity. The firm specializes in operational renewable energy infrastructure investments.
$6.5B
London, UK
2009
UK & Europe
Greencoat UK Wind - $4.2B (Listed)
Key Investments
Hornsea One • Viking Wind Farm • Cleve Hill Solar
ArcLight Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in the energy industry across power generation, midstream energy infrastructure, and energy transition technologies. They have a proven track record in energy investing.
$5.6B
Boston, MA
2001
North America
Fund VIII - $4.25B (2021)
Key Investments
Panda Power Funds • Cogentrix Energy • NuGen
Demeter Partners is a Paris-based multi-national renewable energy investment firm with offices in southern France and Madrid. With investments ranging from €1M to €30M, Demeter is a significant player in supporting sustainable businesses.
$1.4B
Paris, France
2005
Europe
Environment Fund V - €300M (2023)
Key Investments
Ynsect • Ecotile • Kallistem
Hudson Sustainable Group is an asset management firm focused on sustainable investing. Their approach is directed towards sustainability and resource efficiency, resulting in bespoke investment products for various investor needs.
$2.1B
Miami, FL
2018
Americas
Sustainable Infrastructure Fund II - $850M (2024)
Key Investments
Aqua Energy • SolarMax Solutions • GreenWaste Recovery
NewWorld Capital Group is a private equity firm investing in the Environmental Opportunities sector primarily in the United States and Canada by providing growth capital to rapidly growing mid-sized companies in Environmental Business markets.
$1.2B
Denver, CO
2004
North America
Environmental Fund IV - $425M (2023)
Key Investments
ACV Enviro • Clean Earth • Evoqua Water
Renova is a Denver-based private equity firm with an established track record of investing in, developing and operating sustainable infrastructure. Since inception, they have successfully secured, capitalized and developed over $1 billion of clean infrastructure.
$1B
Denver, CO
2007
North America
Fund III - $450M (2023)
Key Investments
Ranger Power • 8minute Solar Energy • Cypress Creek Renewables
Sciens Capital is a private equity firm with a focus on real assets investing in water, transportation, and natural resources. They have raised significant commitments across multiple sector-specific funds.
$2.9B
Los Angeles, CA
2012
Global
Water Fund III - $1.2B (2024)
Key Investments
Aquatech • Xylem • American Water Works
Vineyard Infrastructure is a private investment firm focused on infrastructure and infrastructure-like investments in standalone projects and small to medium sized businesses with the goal of building platforms through growth capital and acquisitions.
$800M
New York, NY
2015
North America
Fund II - $500M (2023)
Key Investments
Grid United • Renewable Resources Group • Infrastructure Solutions
Conduit Capital is an alternative impact investment manager focused on strategies that deliver market rate returns while supporting positive social and environmental change.
$650M
London, UK
2016
Global
Impact Fund III - $300M (2024)
Key Investments
Solar Century • Agri-Tech East • Impact Health
Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy
For individual investors interested in renewable energy, there are several ways to gain exposure to this growing sector:
- Invest in publicly traded renewable energy companies
- Consider renewable energy ETFs and mutual funds
- Explore green bonds and climate-focused fixed income
- Look into community solar projects and crowdfunding platforms
- Research renewable energy yieldcos for dividend income
Check out our ESG stock database to find publicly traded renewable energy companies with strong sustainability metrics.