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EIB

European Investment Bank (EIB) provides lending, borrowing, and treasury services primarily in the European Union. The company offers project loans for the public and private sectors; loans to banks and other intermediaries; structured finance products; guarantees and securitization instruments for senior and subordinated debts; project bonds; equity and fund investment products such as infrastructure equity and debt funds, and environmental funds; and venture capital funds and security packages for funds. The company also offers microfinance; risk sharing finance for research, development, and innovation projects; finance and technical expertise for sustainable energy projects; infrastructure project advisory services; support for urban development projects; guarantees for transport infrastructure; and funding for public-private partnerships and small- and medium-sized enterprises. EIB serves the transportation, global loans, energy, industry, health, education, water, sewerage, infrastructure, services, telecommunications, agriculture, and fisheries sectors. European Investment Bank was founded in 1958 and is based in Luxembourg.

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Power Capital Renewable Energy

Debt Financing in 2023
Power Capital Renewable Energy specialize in developing large scale photovoltaic solar farms. The company began by acquiring and asset managing utility scale solar parks.

Neoenergia

Post in 2022
Neoenergia S.A. generates, transmits, distributes, trades in, and commercializes electric energy in Brazil. The company has an installed electricity generation capacity of approximately 4.1 gigawatts; operates 7 hydroelectric plants, 44 wind farms, 826 kilometers of transmission lines, and 8 substations; and distributes electricity to approximately 34 million in the states of Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, São Paulo, and Mato Grosso do Sul. It also provides energy management and trading related services. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Neoenergia S.A. is a subsidiary of Iberdrola S.A.

Nilar International

Debt Financing in 2020
Nilar International AB is a Swedish company specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery modules and energy storage systems. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Täby, Sweden, with additional facilities in Gävle and Denver, Nilar focuses on providing solutions for various applications, including traction, industrial use, heavy-duty hybrid vehicles, and smart grid systems. Their innovative battery technology is designed to address the growing demands of energy providers, telecom companies, and commercial property owners, particularly in the context of renewable energy integration and grid stabilization. Nilar's products are characterized by their environmental safety and competitive lifecycle costs, positioning the company as a key player in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources in both North America and Europe.

Iberdrola

Post in 2020
Iberdrola, S.A. is a prominent electric utility company based in Bilbao, Spain, engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity and gas both domestically and internationally. Established in 1840, Iberdrola has built a diverse portfolio of power generation assets, primarily focusing on renewable sources such as wind, hydro, solar, and biomass, while also utilizing fossil fuels and nuclear power. The company is recognized as the largest owner of wind farms globally, with approximately 40% of its generation capacity derived from wind energy. Iberdrola operates in nearly 40 countries and serves a substantial customer base, including millions across Spain, the United Kingdom, and Latin America. In addition to its core electricity and gas operations, Iberdrola is involved in telecommunications, engineering, consulting, and real estate activities. Despite its international expansion, Spain remains central to its operations, accounting for about half of its power generation capacity.

PPC Group

Post in 2019
PPC is a power producer and electricity supply company.

d.light

Debt Financing in 2018
d.light is a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes solar lighting and power products, primarily aimed at households and small businesses lacking reliable electricity. Founded in 2007 as a for-profit social enterprise, d.light has developed a range of products, including solar lanterns, home systems, and various appliances, to serve over 2 billion people globally. With distribution hubs in East and West Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the United States, the company has reached over 65 million individuals, providing affordable and accessible solar solutions. d.light is committed to transforming energy usage and payment methods, enhancing the quality of life for users in rural and semi-urban areas through its innovative solar-powered products. The company operates from its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in key locations such as Shenzhen, China; Gurgaon, India; Nairobi, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda; and Lagos, Nigeria.

d.light

Debt Financing in 2018
d.light is a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes solar lighting and power products, primarily aimed at households and small businesses lacking reliable electricity. Founded in 2007 as a for-profit social enterprise, d.light has developed a range of products, including solar lanterns, home systems, and various appliances, to serve over 2 billion people globally. With distribution hubs in East and West Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the United States, the company has reached over 65 million individuals, providing affordable and accessible solar solutions. d.light is committed to transforming energy usage and payment methods, enhancing the quality of life for users in rural and semi-urban areas through its innovative solar-powered products. The company operates from its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in key locations such as Shenzhen, China; Gurgaon, India; Nairobi, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda; and Lagos, Nigeria.

Forsee Power

Venture Round in 2017
Forsee Power designs and manufactures smart battery systems. They believe innovative battery systems are the key to a successful and sustainable energy transition, optimizing the life cycle of smart mobility and smart life devices, globally. They partner with their clients worldwide to accelerate innovation with smart battery systems for the electric transport (Smart Transport), portable and mobile equipment (Smart Life), enabling a sustainable energy transition. Driven by a high sense of innovation, customer satisfaction and operational excellence, their teams ensure customers enjoy safe, reliable, long-lasting and performant application-specific solutions.

Electro Power Systems

Post in 2017
Electro Power Systems operates in the sustainable energy sector, focusing on hybrid energy storage solutions and microgrids that convert intermittent renewable energy sources into stable power supplies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company has developed advanced technologies protected by 125 patents, supported by over a decade of research and development. EPS provides a range of services, including energy storage systems for solar farms and industrial applications, as well as centralized and residential charging stations for electric vehicles. It has implemented 36 large-scale projects worldwide, totaling over 35 MW of installed power, which serves more than 165,000 customers daily. Additionally, the company has deployed over 18 MW of grid support systems, contributing to a total capacity output of 47 MWh across 21 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Better Place

Debt Financing in 2012
Better Place was an electric vehicle services provider that focused on building and operating infrastructure to support the adoption of electric vehicles and optimize energy use. Established in 2007 by Shai Agassi and Quin Garcia, the company was headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and operated in several regions, including North America, Japan, Australia, China, Denmark, and Israel. Better Place developed an intelligent network that offered electric car drivers access to charging stations and battery switch stations, enhancing the overall driving experience. The company formed a strategic partnership with Renault to further its objectives. Despite its innovative approach to renewable energy-powered mobility, Better Place filed for bankruptcy in November 2013.