RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
We seek to generate consistent, stable, and competitive returns from equity investments in renewable energy infrastructure projects. By establishing strategic partnerships with project developers we will incentivize management to consistently maximize investor risk-adjusted returns. Employing a proprietary financial model including debt, equity, and tax benefits, we seek to achieve the appropriate balance of incentive and reward for each of our project partners. Our target investors are primarily institutional, although we may also represent a limited number of individual accredited investors. Our philosophy emphasizes strong internal investment controls, financial transparency, and unassailable corporate governance standards. We believe that by relying on traditional models of sound investment strategy and corporate ethics we can achieve the dual goals of strong investment performance and investor protection.
PROVEN TECHNOLOGY and PROJECTS
At GEI we look to invest in electrical generation infrastructure projects powered by renewable energy sources - primarily recently completed wind and solar energy production projects with strong management teams, proven energy resources, significant, realizable production capabilities, and long-term power sale agreements. Our focus is on projects that can achieve substantial, consistent returns based on reliable energy production and transmission infrastructure. By partnering with management teams to maximize project returns while encouraging management to maintain a stake in the project, we seek to align their profit motivations with that of our investors. This includes requiring developers of our portfolio projects to participate in the project investment. Our investment criteria include projects with an attractive risk-return profile; strong, free cash flow; dedicated and focused management; reasonable project debt levels; and economies of scale.
ONGOING PROJECT SUPPORT
Once a project investment has been made, GEI seeks to work in partnership with each project’s management team to strengthen their strategic and financial position through operating improvements and follow-on development opportunities. We are committed to earning returns through the enhancement of long-term fundamental project values rather than through the use of excessive leverage. We believe this approach serves to ensure project viability, improve investor returns, and encourage community support for the projects.