NextEnergy Capital: Best Clean Energy Transformation Leader UK 2022

Over the past 15 years, NextEnergy Capital, a global specialist solar investment manager, has invested in 350 solar plants in seven countries. NextEnergy Capital is an active developer across the solar energy value chain and manages $3.3bn AUM across both listed funds and private vehicles in the sector, most recently NextPower UK ESG. NextEnergy Capital is part of the NextEnergy  Group, which was set up in 2007, and the group has four corporate offices in Europe and active operations across the UK, Italy, Spain — and most recently — Portugal, Chile, India and the US.

The group also covers the management of solar plants through its subsidiary Wise Energy. The group’s broad range of international investment and operational experience allows it to see the bigger picture, extracting insights that have helped to avoid pitfalls and maximise outcomes. NextEnergy credits its people as the key differentiator in its success.

The Group has united over 250 solar-focused professionals to drive alpha, risk mitigation and portfolio diversification for investors. It takes the time to ensure new recruits fit the team culture and skill sets to deliver results. They understand the market and work together to advance the clean energy transformation. NextEnergy Group is a mission-led organisation dedicated to creating a more sustainable future. It holds suppliers to strict ESG standards and conducts due diligence on individual manufacturers. NextEnergy has created a group of companies that can survive the founders, with succession plans in place and the talent to carry the torch forward. The CFI.co judging panel presents NextEnergy Capital with the 2022 award for Best Clean Energy Transformation Leader (UK).