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Solar Energy
& Distributed Generation

High-efficiency TOPCon and heterojunction modules, agrivoltaic structures and micro-inverter systems that deliver sub-3¢ kWh⁻¹ electricity. We finance gigawatt-scale solar parks, C&I rooftops and innovative agrivoltaic projects across four continents.

18 GW Pipeline Capacity
2.4 Average LCOE (¢ kWh⁻¹)
5 Technology Segments
Bifacial solar park

Solar Market Outlook

Global solar capacity is set to quintuple by 2030, with TOPCon and heterojunction modules delivering 24%+ efficiency and agrivoltaics unlocking dual land use.

5.7 TW
Expected Global Capacity by 2030
850 GW
Distributed Solar Pipeline
$18
Average Utility LCOE ($ MWh⁻¹)
2.1 Gt
Annual CO₂ Reduction Potential

Core Solar Technology Segments

Our solar portfolio spans n-type TOPCon and heterojunction modules, single-axis trackers, agrivoltaic structures and hybrid inverters that maximise energy harvest per hectare.

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Utility-Scale Solar Parks

GW-scale installations using 24%-efficient n-type bifacial modules and 1P single-axis trackers, achieving 28-32% capacity factors and sub-2¢ kWh⁻¹ PPA prices.

Solar park with trackers
  • 620 W bifacial modules
  • 1P single-axis trackers
  • DC/DC optimisers
  • MV skids with 5 MW blocks
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Commercial & Industrial Rooftops

1-20 MW rooftop and car-port systems using lightweight 21%-efficient modules and micro-inverters, cutting C&I electricity bills 40-70%.

Industrial rooftop
  • 4 kg m⁻² lightweight panels
  • Micro-inverter architecture
  • Ballast mounting systems
  • Real-time monitoring
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Agrivoltaic Systems

Elevated 4-5 m structures with dynamic shading that boost crop yields 8% while generating 1.5 MW ha⁻¹ of clean electricity.

Agrivoltaic installation
  • 4.5 m clearance height
  • Dynamic shading control
  • Drip irrigation integration
  • Sheep grazing compatible
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Residential Solar-Plus-Storage

5-15 kW all-black systems with 10 kWh LFP batteries and EV chargers, delivering 70% household energy independence and blackout protection.

Home solar system
  • All-black aesthetic panels
  • 10 kWh LFP batteries
  • 11 kW bidirectional EV chargers
  • App-based energy management

Floating Solar Arrays

1-100 MW floating PV on reservoirs and quarry lakes, reducing evaporation 70% while achieving 10% higher output due to panel cooling.

Floating solar
  • HDPE floaters 25-year life
  • Anchor-mooring systems
  • Underwater DC cabling
  • 10% output gain from cooling

Featured Solar Projects

Flagship solar installations across Europe, Middle East, Australia, North America and emerging markets

Desert solar park
Utility-Scale

MENA Desert Solar Complex

2.5 GW bifacial TOPCon installation with single-axis tracking, delivering 24% capacity factor and 1.8¢ kWh⁻¹ PPA to regional grid.

Saudi Arabia
$1.9 B Investment
Agrivoltaic farm
Agrivoltaics

European Agrivoltaic Network

250 MW elevated solar arrays across 80 farms, boosting wheat and potato yields 12% while generating 400 GWh yr⁻¹.

France & Germany
$320 M Investment
Floating solar
Floating

Asian Floating Solar Array

75 MW floating PV system on reservoirs, reducing water evaporation 70% while generating 110 GWh yr⁻¹ for nearby cities.

Singapore
$95 M Investment
Rooftop portfolio
Distributed

US C&I Rooftop Portfolio

450 MW portfolio across 300+ commercial rooftops, saving businesses $80 M annually through 20-year PPAs at 4.5¢ kWh⁻¹.

United States
$620 M Investment

Solar PV Module Technologies

Comparative metrics across silicon, thin-film and next-generation solar cell architectures

Technology
Efficiency (%)
LCOE ($ MWh⁻¹)
Degradation (% yr⁻¹)
TOPCon
n-type tunnel oxide
24-25
18-24
0.30
Heterojunction
HJT with micro-crystalline
25-26
20-26
0.25
PERC
Passivated emitter rear cell
22-23
22-28
0.45
Perovskite Tandem
Silicon + perovskite
30-32
15-20
0.20

Our Solar Investment Advantage

We bring unique expertise and capabilities to solar energy investments

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Module & Cell Expertise

Our team includes former PV cell engineers, wafer-fab managers and inverter specialists with decades of solar manufacturing and deployment experience.

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Global Deployment Network

Long-term partnerships with leading module makers, tracker suppliers, EPC contractors and grid operators across Europe, Asia, Americas and emerging markets.

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Full Value-Chain Coverage

Investments across polysilicon, wafers, cells, modules, trackers, inverters and O&M software—capturing value at every step of the solar value chain.

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Technology Agnostic

We back the best module, inverter and mounting solution for each site and market—TOPCon, HJT, PERC or perovskite—rather than locking into a single supplier.

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Risk-Mitigation Framework

Structured approach covering irradiation validation, grid-curtailment analysis, module degradation testing and long-term performance monitoring.

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Impact Focus

Comprehensive measurement of CO₂ avoided, land-use efficiency, local job creation and biodiversity net-gain to ensure investments deliver both returns and impact.

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Hydrogen & New-Gen Fuels

Electrolysers, fuel-cells and power-to-X systems enabling clean molecules for industry and mobility.

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Energy Storage & Grid Resilience

Multi-hour batteries and long-duration flow systems that stabilise renewables and cut peak-demand costs.

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Wind Energy & Offshore Farms

Next-gen turbines and floating platforms for multi-GW renewable power at world-class LCOE.

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