52% of wind power capacity contracted through Power Purchase Agreements in 2015 came from companies.1

It’s no secret… the world must invest in renewable energy.

But, new technology and financing options make it difficult to find the right renewable project.

More players on the field make it harder to make the right connections.

1 AWEA: Big brands and other emerging customers2 Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Global Market Outlook: RE100 & BRC3 Bloomberg New Energy Finance: 2016 April 204 REN21: The First Decade: 2004-2014, 2015 Global Status Report

60%

1.18 GW

in 2014 to

$39.5B

3.21 GW

$270.2Bsince 2009, falling below $20 per megawatt hour in some instances.3

The average cost for wind power

has dropped

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

$/M

Wh

Corporate commitments to renewable energy are growing and have more than doubled from

Investment in new renewable capacity has increased globally from

Clean technology costs continue to drop and investments continue to grow, creating more options than ever before. Further, global markets are complex and difficult to navigate.

in 2014 to

in 2015.2

by the end of 2015.4

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Commercial & Industrial Customers

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Leading Renewables & Clean Technology Solution Providers

Situation: Clean technology developers and solution providers accustomed to structuring solutions for utilities must shift their approach to cater to the needs of C&I customers entering the market.

Challenge: Competition and customer acquisition cost is at an all-time high and leading providers desire to connect with C&I counterparties who are educated, action oriented, and qualified counterparties.

52%

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peers.

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