Top 10 Renewable Energy Financing Services Providers - 2024

The transition to a 100 percent renewable energy system represents a profound economic transformation, necessitating substantial upfront investment. However, the long-term financial benefits of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, are considerable. These sources have minimal operating costs compared to fossil fuels, resulting in substantial savings over time.

Grid modernization, energy storage, investments in renewable energy infrastructure, and workforce training are essential for realizing a fully renewable energy system. Despite the initial costs, renewable energy offers significant long-term cost savings, including reduced operational costs, health and environmental savings, economic stability, and job creation. The renewable energy sector is a crucial driver of technological innovation, fostering economic growth and competitiveness.

Investing in renewable energy also enhances energy independence, reduces trade deficits, and insulates economies from geopolitical risks associated with fossil fuel supply disruptions. Sustainable economic growth is another critical benefit of renewable energy investments. Policymakers, businesses, and communities must collaborate to overcome the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by this transformative shift toward a sustainable and resilient energy future.

This edition on Renewable Energy Financing 2024 features Clocktower Tax Credits and further delves into how the services providers offer tailored financial services to mitigate the economic barriers associated with renewable energy projects, ensuring their viability and success. The magazine also includes perspectives from Davy Theophile, Head of Renewable Energy at Vaisala and Doug Kilmer, Vice President, Resource Management, Renewables Delivery Team, TRC Companies.

As the world continues to prioritize sustainability, the role of these providers will become increasingly critical, driving the transition towards a greener, more resilient energy future. Through their efforts, the vision of a world powered by clean, renewable energy is attainable and inevitable. We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.

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Clocktower Tax Credits

A leading national broker, Clocktower Tax Credits assists developers in selling earned tax credits and funding their projects. On the other end of the spectrum, it helps investors procure credits, particularly Fortune 500 corporations across motion picture, real estate and renewable energy sectors, to reduce tax payments.

Our Goal is to Bridge The Funding Gap And Turn Projects Into Realities

Jeff Jacobson, President
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Capital Energy

Capital Energy, the vertically integrated solar solution specialist, is the trusted partner for Arizonians, helping them take the ‘solar route’ with ease. From procuring quality solar panels and installing them to identifying incentives, rebates and financing options, its all-inclusive service suite offers homeowners the best-fit solutions.

Our success is built on the strong foundation of industry expertise and commitment to offering the best to customers and fostering win-win situations for all

Jason Proudfit, CEO
Greenbacker

Greenbacker is a leader in green energy investment and provides clean power opportunities for individual investors, connecting them with income-producing renewable assets. As an independent power producer and investment manager, it expands clean energy access across communities by transforming capped landfills into renewable energy sources.
Leyline Renewable Capital

Leyline Renewable Capital invests in solar, storage, and wind projects across the United States, aiming to combat climate change through flexible capital solutions. With deep expertise as a former developer, it tackles the development challenges leveraging a creative approach driving substantial environmental and economic benefits.
Marathon Capital

Marathon Capital leverages the depth, scale, and diversity of its team to solve complex problems, attract unique counterparties, and offer significant market insights. Specializing in clean energy, this global firm provides multidisciplinary expertise, helping clients efficiently execute transactions and navigate the energy transition across various industries, services, and geographies.
NGP

NGP is a leading private equity firm specializing in the energy sector. NGP supports proven entrepreneurs and fosters innovation across upstream, midstream, renewables, and energy technology. By focusing on responsible investments, it enhances energy security, drives global energy solutions, and consistently delivers attractive returns while navigating the evolving energy landscape.
Sustainable Capital Finance (SCF)

Sustainable Capital Finance (SCF) focuses on structured finance, solar diligence, and solar + EVC development. Utilizing its cloud-based platform, SCF Suite, it collaborates with a network of EPCs and developers across the US to acquire and develop early to mid-stage projects. SCF aggregates projects starting at 100kW for for-profit and non-profit energy consumers, ensuring swift and standardized project closure.
True Green Capital Management

True Green Capital Management is a private equity renewable infrastructure fund manager particularizing in distributed solar power generation and related opportunities. Focusing on investments in the United States and Europe, the firm excels in originating, financing, constructing, and operating renewable power projects, capitalizing on favorable market conditions.
Twain Financial

Twain Financial is a specialty finance firm offering comprehensive capital solutions for real estate and renewable energy developments in the U.S. Twain Financial provides construction debt, permanent debt, and tax equity investments, primarily focusing on solar projects and financing other renewable energy sectors.
VALTA Energy

VALTA Energy specializes in financing and developing solar projects. It originates, acquires, develops, finances, and constructs clean-energy projects in commercial, industrial, small utility, and community solar sectors. VALTA manages over 120MW of solar assets, ensuring strict technical and credit criteria for steady cash flows and attractive dividends for investors.
Clocktower Tax Credits

A leading national broker, Clocktower Tax Credits assists developers in selling earned tax credits and funding their projects. On the other end of the spectrum, it helps investors procure credits, particularly Fortune 500 corporations across motion picture, real estate and renewable energy sectors, to reduce tax payments.
Our Goal is to Bridge The Funding Gap And Turn Projects Into Realities

Jeff Jacobson, President
Capital Energy

Capital Energy, the vertically integrated solar solution specialist, is the trusted partner for Arizonians, helping them take the ‘solar route’ with ease. From procuring quality solar panels and installing them to identifying incentives, rebates and financing options, its all-inclusive service suite offers homeowners the best-fit solutions.
Our success is built on the strong foundation of industry expertise and commitment to offering the best to customers and fostering win-win situations for all

Jason Proudfit, CEO
Greenbacker

Greenbacker is a leader in green energy investment and provides clean power opportunities for individual investors, connecting them with income-producing renewable assets. As an independent power producer and investment manager, it expands clean energy access across communities by transforming capped landfills into renewable energy sources.
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Leyline Renewable Capital

Leyline Renewable Capital invests in solar, storage, and wind projects across the United States, aiming to combat climate change through flexible capital solutions. With deep expertise as a former developer, it tackles the development challenges leveraging a creative approach driving substantial environmental and economic benefits.
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Marathon Capital

Marathon Capital leverages the depth, scale, and diversity of its team to solve complex problems, attract unique counterparties, and offer significant market insights. Specializing in clean energy, this global firm provides multidisciplinary expertise, helping clients efficiently execute transactions and navigate the energy transition across various industries, services, and geographies.
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NGP

NGP is a leading private equity firm specializing in the energy sector. NGP supports proven entrepreneurs and fosters innovation across upstream, midstream, renewables, and energy technology. By focusing on responsible investments, it enhances energy security, drives global energy solutions, and consistently delivers attractive returns while navigating the evolving energy landscape.
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Sustainable Capital Finance (SCF)

Sustainable Capital Finance (SCF) focuses on structured finance, solar diligence, and solar + EVC development. Utilizing its cloud-based platform, SCF Suite, it collaborates with a network of EPCs and developers across the US to acquire and develop early to mid-stage projects. SCF aggregates projects starting at 100kW for for-profit and non-profit energy consumers, ensuring swift and standardized project closure.
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True Green Capital Management

True Green Capital Management is a private equity renewable infrastructure fund manager particularizing in distributed solar power generation and related opportunities. Focusing on investments in the United States and Europe, the firm excels in originating, financing, constructing, and operating renewable power projects, capitalizing on favorable market conditions.
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Twain Financial

Twain Financial is a specialty finance firm offering comprehensive capital solutions for real estate and renewable energy developments in the U.S. Twain Financial provides construction debt, permanent debt, and tax equity investments, primarily focusing on solar projects and financing other renewable energy sectors.
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VALTA Energy

VALTA Energy specializes in financing and developing solar projects. It originates, acquires, develops, finances, and constructs clean-energy projects in commercial, industrial, small utility, and community solar sectors. VALTA manages over 120MW of solar assets, ensuring strict technical and credit criteria for steady cash flows and attractive dividends for investors.
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