Enerwise Infra Partners
Financing decentralized & sustainable energy infrastructure
Our vision
Enerwise Infra Partners owns and operates renewable energy assets, including the production, storage and sale of energy and electricity, with initial focus in Switzerland and France.
We are committed to promoting the energy transition to a low-carbon, more sustainable economy by fostering the development of decentralized infrastructure.
We seek majority ownership in renewable energy assets which provide stable cash-flows and positive impact.
Enerwise Infra Partners belongs to the Hanaku Group
The European electricity system is shifting from a centralized
fossil- and nuclear-based world to a decentralized and renewable one.This requires new technologies and business models, such as provision of grid- and off-grid relevant system services, including smart-grid, demand-side management and storage solutions.
ENERWISE INFRA PARTNERS
We invest in
decentralized energy infrastructure in Switzerland and France
Impact
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Enerwise contributes to limiting climate change by decarbonizing the energy sector, which generates around 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions
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We also advance Europe's energy independence, knowing that the global peak of “conventional” crude oil production was reached in the 2000s
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Enerwise Infra Partners supports the fundamental shift to a low-carbon and more sustainable economy.
We invest in decentralized electricity production, flexibility and own use:
- Solar photovoltaic installations
- Heatpumps
- Storage solutions
- Off-grid system services &
digital optimization
Enerwise Infra Partners benefits from:
- a strong network in all aspects of renewable energy infrastructure
- rigorous processes and risk management
- a seasoned team with significant experience in key positions in the energy and investment landscape
Board of Directors
Experts in Renewable Energy Infrastructure & Impact Investing
Joëlle Christmann
Guillaume Taylor
Frédéric James Gentizon
Joëlle Christmann
Joëlle has a successful track record in start-up management and fast-growing companies. She is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of RhyVest AG, as well as Peleven AG a leading life science engineering company. With a strong expertise in Finance, HR and Legal operations, Joëlle has been instrumental in driving Start-Up growth and strategic direction. Joëlle was previously head of Finance, HR & Legal for the DACH Region at Morgan Sindall AG, part of an English listed group, where she spent more than 12 years.
Guillaume Taylor
Guillaume has over 30 years of investment finance experience. He started his career as a credit and treasury specialist at Intel Corporation. He then went on to work within the private banking industry with Darier Hentsch & Cie (now Lombard Odier) and as a partner with de Pury Pictet Turrettini & Cie Ltd. In 2010 he founded Quadia SA, a leading impact investing asset manager.
Frédéric James Gentizon
With a strong background in infrastructure development and business management, Frédéric James Gentizon, founder of Innergia SA, has successfully combined his expertise as an engineer and economist to design an innovative approach to the energy transition. Convinced of the key role of decentralized solutions, he has been committed for several years to promoting sustainable models that combine economic performance with environmental impact.
Typical assets in our investment pipeline
Rooftop Solar PV / Heatpump & Storage (CH)
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Collective residential and small-scale
commercial buildings
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Long-term asset rental with diversified, stable revenues
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Partnerships with developers and service providers
Ground-based
Solar PV (France)
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Strategic partnership with leading EPC player
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Significant further investment potential
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Turn-key offer for local authorities
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De-risked through long-term contracts
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Enhanced returns through industry-standard leverage
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Individual project size is 1 to 5 MW, typically with local investor participation