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Renewable Energy Private Equity Firms

Comprehensive directory of the leading private equity firms investing in renewable energy, clean technology, and sustainable infrastructure worldwide.

20
PE Firms
$1.2T+
Assets Under Management
5
Investment Categories
Last updated: June 3, 2025

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners

Mega FundGrowth & Infrastructure

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.

AUM

$31.7B

Location

New York, NY

Founded

2007

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

BETP IV - $5.6B (2024)

Focus Areas
SolarWindEnergy StorageGrid Infrastructure+1 more

Key Investments

Invenergy • Sphera • Aypa Power

Energy Capital Partners

InfrastructureInfrastructure

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.

AUM

$31B

Location

Short Hills, NJ

Founded

2005

Geography

North America

Latest Fund

ECP V - $7.5B (2023)

Focus Areas
Power GenerationRenewablesEnergy StorageGrid Infrastructure+1 more

Key Investments

Calpine • Longroad Energy • Advanced Power

Brookfield Asset Management

Global InfrastructureInfrastructure & Growth

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.

AUM

$850B

Location

Toronto, ON

Founded

1899

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

Global Transition Fund I - $15B (2023)

Focus Areas
WindSolarHydroelectricEnergy Storage+1 more

Key Investments

Westinghouse Electric • TerraForm Power • Brookfield Renewable

Energy Impact Partners

Venture CapitalVenture & Growth

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.

AUM

$2.5B

Location

New York, NY

Founded

2015

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

Fund IV - $530M (2024)

Focus Areas
Energy TechnologyGrid ModernizationElectrificationClimate Technology+1 more

Key Investments

ChargePoint • Stem • AutoGrid

Capital Dynamics

Clean EnergyLate Development to Operations

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.

AUM

$26B

Location

New York, NY

Founded

1999

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

Clean Energy Infrastructure XIII - $3.5B (2024)

Focus Areas
SolarWindEnergy StorageDistributed Generation+1 more

Key Investments

Cedar Creek Wind • Phoebe Solar • Big Beau Solar

Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners

InfrastructureInfrastructure

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.

AUM

$67B

Location

New York, NY

Founded

2011

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

Fund V - $25B (2024)

Focus Areas
Renewable EnergyEnergy TransitionElectric InfrastructureRenewable Natural Gas+1 more

Key Investments

Clean Energy Fuels • Maas Energy Works • Madison Energy

TPG Rise Climate

Impact & ClimatePrivate Equity & Infrastructure

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.

AUM

$12.9B

Location

San Francisco, CA

Founded

2017

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

Rise Climate - $7.3B (2022)

Focus Areas
Climate TechnologyRenewable EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainable Transportation+1 more

Key Investments

Inclusive Energy • Verra Mobility • Solestial

KKR Global Infrastructure

InfrastructureInfrastructure

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.

AUM

$45B

Location

New York, NY

Founded

2008

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

Infrastructure Fund V - $19B (2023)

Focus Areas
Renewable PowerEnergy TransitionTransmission & DistributionEnergy Storage+1 more

Key Investments

Acciona Energia • Virescent Infrastructure • Leeward Renewable Energy

Generate Capital

Sustainable InfrastructureDevelopment to Operations

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.

AUM

$10B

Location

San Francisco, CA

Founded

2014

Geography

North America

Latest Fund

Platform VIII - $2B (2024)

Focus Areas
Distributed EnergySustainable TransportationWater & WasteDigital Infrastructure+1 more

Key Investments

Pine Gate Renewables • Swift Current Energy • CalWave Power

Quantum Energy Partners

EnergyGrowth & Infrastructure

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.

AUM

$12.3B

Location

Houston, TX

Founded

1998

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

Fund VII - $4.5B (2022)

Focus Areas
Power GenerationMidstream InfrastructureEnergy TransitionCarbon Management+1 more

Key Investments

Venture Global LNG • Summit Carbon Solutions • Matrix Renewables

New Energy Capital

Clean EnergyGrowth

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.

AUM

$794.5M

Location

Hanover, NH

Founded

2006

Geography

North America

Latest Fund

NEC Fund IV - $350M (2023)

Focus Areas
SolarWindEnergy StorageEnergy Efficiency+1 more

Key Investments

Revolution Wind • Ranger Power • Clean Energy Associates

Greencoat Capital

Renewable InfrastructureOperational Infrastructure

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.

AUM

$6.5B

Location

London, UK

Founded

2009

Geography

UK & Europe

Latest Fund

Greencoat UK Wind - $4.2B (Listed)

Focus Areas
WindSolarEnergy StorageOffshore Wind+1 more

Key Investments

Hornsea One • Viking Wind Farm • Cleve Hill Solar

ArcLight Capital

Energy InfrastructureGrowth & Infrastructure

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.

AUM

$5.6B

Location

Boston, MA

Founded

2001

Geography

North America

Latest Fund

Fund VIII - $4.25B (2021)

Focus Areas
Power GenerationRenewable EnergyEnergy InfrastructureMidstream+1 more

Key Investments

Panda Power Funds • Cogentrix Energy • NuGen

Demeter Partners

Cleantech VCVenture & Growth

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.

AUM

$1.4B

Location

Paris, France

Founded

2005

Geography

Europe

Latest Fund

Environment Fund V - €300M (2023)

Focus Areas
AgTechEnergy TransitionCircular EconomyMobility+1 more

Key Investments

Ynsect • Ecotile • Kallistem

Hudson Sustainable Group

Sustainable InvestingInfrastructure & Growth

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.

AUM

$2.1B

Location

Miami, FL

Founded

2018

Geography

Americas

Latest Fund

Sustainable Infrastructure Fund II - $850M (2024)

Focus Areas
Sustainable InfrastructureRenewable EnergyWater ResourcesWaste Management+1 more

Key Investments

Aqua Energy • SolarMax Solutions • GreenWaste Recovery

NewWorld Capital Group

Environmental OpportunitiesGrowth

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.

AUM

$1.2B

Location

Denver, CO

Founded

2004

Geography

North America

Latest Fund

Environmental Fund IV - $425M (2023)

Focus Areas
Waste ManagementWater TreatmentAir QualityRenewable Energy+1 more

Key Investments

ACV Enviro • Clean Earth • Evoqua Water

Renova Capital

Clean InfrastructureDevelopment to Operations

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.

AUM

$1B

Location

Denver, CO

Founded

2007

Geography

North America

Latest Fund

Fund III - $450M (2023)

Focus Areas
SolarWindEnergy StorageSustainable Infrastructure+1 more

Key Investments

Ranger Power • 8minute Solar Energy • Cypress Creek Renewables

Sciens Water Opportunities Management

Water & InfrastructureInfrastructure

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.

AUM

$2.9B

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Founded

2012

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

Water Fund III - $1.2B (2024)

Focus Areas
Water InfrastructureWater TechnologyTransportationNatural Resources+1 more

Key Investments

Aquatech • Xylem • American Water Works

Vineyard Infrastructure

InfrastructureInfrastructure

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.

AUM

$800M

Location

New York, NY

Founded

2015

Geography

North America

Latest Fund

Fund II - $500M (2023)

Focus Areas
Energy InfrastructureTransportationDigital InfrastructureWater & Environment+1 more

Key Investments

Grid United • Renewable Resources Group • Infrastructure Solutions

Conduit Capital

Impact InvestmentGrowth & Impact

Conduit Capital is an alternative impact investment manager focused on strategies that deliver market rate returns while supporting positive social and environmental change.

AUM

$650M

Location

London, UK

Founded

2016

Geography

Global

Latest Fund

Impact Fund III - $300M (2024)

Focus Areas
Clean EnergySustainable AgricultureFinancial InclusionHealthcare+1 more

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.