Leading the transition to clean energy

About the investor

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NextEnergy Capital is one of the world’s largest specialist solar investors that is driven by its mission to lead the transition to clean energy.  Since its inception in 2007, NextEnergy Capital has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar generating assets across the globe, having deployed over 3GW of solar capacity.

NextEnergy Capital is part of the NextEnergy Group, which has significant experience and expertise across the whole lifecycle of utility scale solar; ranging from solar investment management, solar operating asset management, and solar development. 

NextEnergy Capital manages $3.9bn worth of solar globally, having either acquired or built over 400 high quality solar assets to date. 

NextEnergy Capital assets are helping to confront climate change by generating clean electricity. In the areas where these assets are located, the local economies and communities benefit – with a demonstrable track record in South Wales. Alongside this, NextEnergy Capital champions local biodiversity, transforming energy infrastructure into a beneficial opportunity for the environment.

Next Energy Capital’s Llanwern Solar Farm, built in 2020:

Has supported 71 businesses across Wales and the South West

Contributed £2.7 million towards local businesses

Employed 1727 people in the construction phase

Will create 9754 days of employment for maintenance of the solar farm over its lifetime