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noviembre 12, 2024

RIVE Private Investment funds over 1 GW of renewable projects in Europe and consolidates its presence in the sector

With an investment of over 1 GW in renewables across Europe, RIVE Private Investment focuses on small and medium-sized companies, specialized in solar, wind, biomass, biogas, and hydroelectric energy. Additionally, Pierre du Passage, a Partner in the firm, notes a growing interest in storage solutions, especially in Germany, one of the company’s core markets.
By Emilia Lardizabal

By Emilia Lardizabal

noviembre 12, 2024
RIVE Private Investment

RIVE Private Investment is an investment group specialized in  tangible assets investment. Since its inception in 2013, it has become a key player in energy transition and transportation assets. 

The company, with offices in France, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, focuses on small and medium-sized projects that aim to positively impact the environment and generate consistent long-term  returns. “We focus on expanding the infrastructure asset base of European SMEs so they can become future leaders in their respective sectors,” explains Pierre du Passage, Partner, Energy Transition  at RIVE Private Investment, in an interview with Energía Estratégica España.

The firm has invested in over 1 GW of renewable energy projects across Europe, encompassing technologies such as solar, wind, biomass, biogas, and hydroelectric power.

Pierre du Passage  underscores the importance of these projects within the company’s strategy, highlighting that the differentiating factor is “building integrated value chains that create a lasting impact on Europe’s energy transition” and prioritizing corporate-level investments, supporting developers in expanding their asset base.

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“Our approach is to offer solid and consistent risk-adjusted returns to our investors while making investments that have a positive societal and environmental impact. Whether by providing transportation for critical missions, contributing to the decarbonization of land transport, increasing renewable energy production, or supporting sustainable mobility, we aim to generate positive change with lasting consequences,” states the executive.

Currently, through its RIVE Infrastructure Impact Fund (RIIF), classified as Article 9 under SFDR, the company directs its investments toward projects with a clear focus: combating climate change and ensuring alignment of at least 75% with European taxonomy.

RIIF targets small and medium-sized companies involved in electricity generation (such as wind, solar, hydroelectric), thermal energy (such as solar thermal, biomass, waste heat recovery), green gas (such as biomethane), and other areas of energy transition, including electric mobility infrastructure and battery storage.

Via this Fund, the company supports independent power producers and developers looking to integrate and expand their asset base. For example, RIIF has invested in Langa International, which operates with a capacity of 81 MW and is developing a 5 GW portfolio.

Expansion into Key Markets and Interest in New Technologies

With a strong presence in France, Germany, and Spain, and partners across Europe, RIVE has identified Italy, Benelux, and Nordic countries as regions with significant potential to expand its energy transition investment portfolio.

In the transportation sector, the company invests through a dedicated fund (RTAIF) in resilient and essential assets, such as medical rescue helicopters and railway rolling stock, which contribute to the shift toward a low-carbon economy. Additionally, the company has extended its reach to other countries within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), such as Australia, in search of further attractive opportunities. “We believe this broad geography offers a wide range of opportunities and diversification, while increasing the liquidity of our investments,” comments Camille Brunel, Partner, Transportation at RIVE Private Investment.

Regarding the most in-demand technologies in energy transition, Pierre du Passage  notes that there is a growing interest in energy storage solutions, driven by renewable integration and the need to stabilize power grids. 

“We actively invest in energy storage. After analyzing various markets, we have identified Germany as the most promising in Europe for technology deployment due to its high penetration of renewable energy, which has led to grid instability and negative pricing issues,” explains du Passage .

Among its most recent investments is Terralayr, a German company developing innovative storage technologies through its asset virtualization platform, offering promising solutions to the sector’s challenges.

Challenges in Financing and the Future of Renewables

Financing renewable energy projects presents a series of challenges. “The biggest challenge in financing is the sector’s diverse and fragmented nature, where many projects have a strong territorial link,” explains du Passage. 

According to the executive, this fragmentation can complicate “consistency” in financing and demands finding reliable partners with well-integrated local teams and a strong project portfolio to ensure both quality and impact.

To tackle these challenges, RIVE opts to invest at a corporate level in small and medium-sized companies focused on renewable energy generation and infrastructure development. This strategy allows the firm to support emerging companies and strengthen their market position. “We support the rising stars of the energy transition with the necessary capital to boost their growth,” emphasizes du Passage.

In the short term, RIVE focuses on fostering the growth of its portfolio companies and helping them position themselves as leaders in the sector. In the long term, the company seeks to expand its partners network and extend its presence to other OECD markets. “We aim to continue consolidating our partner network in key regions and expand our presence in geographies with high growth potential,” assures du Passage.

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